Position Type: Student Support Services/Mental & Physical Health Professionals Date Posted: 8/1/2025 Location: See Below Closing Date: Until Filled District: Rochester Independent School District 535 ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE: Ongoing LOCATIONS: Jefferson Elementary (.5 FTE) and Sunset Terrace Elementary (.5 FTE) Traveling teachers must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement available. WORK DAY: Full time position; 8 hours per day; Monday - Friday 2025-2026 192 Day Work Calendar
SALARY RANGE: $31.25 - $33.84 per hour Click link below to review the 2024-2026 Mental & Physical Health Professionals Work Agreement containing salary schedule. Mental & Physical Health Professionals BENEFITS: Benefits available. Contact Employee Services @ 507-###-#### for detailed benefits information. Please reference the exact job posting. If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Director of Special Education, Koni Grimsrud.
Responsibilities: - Provides services in the treatment of mental illness, under the supervision of a mental health professional and within the special education program guidelines.
- Participate in mental health evaluation/assessment of student and treatment planning process.
- Comply with DHS regulations for CTSS providers.
- Complete case notes of all contact with student, family and professionals in a timely manner and maintains documentation of student mental health goals, objectives and ongoing progress.
- Provides leadership and facilitation of skills training, both in groups and individually, as determined by the needs of the student.
- Collaborates with appropriate others to ensure coordinated services for students.
- Provides assistance with crisis intervention within classroom.
- Performs other duties within the level of responsibility of the position as assigned by Student Support Services administrator.
Required Dispositions: In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:
- Must be CPI trained or willing to take training.
- Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
- Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.
- Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
- Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
- Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
- Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
- Has a proven track record of success.
- Works with great integrity
Qualifications:
- One year of college coursework (30 semester hours) in a human service field AND 2,000 supervised experience hours. Supervision must have been provided by a Qualified Mental Health Professional and documentation will be required.
- Bachelor's degree in a human service field AND related internship experience (or 2,000 supervised hours)
- Masters degree in human service or related field
- A high school diploma and 4,000 supervised experience hours Supervision must have been provided by a Qualified Mental Health Professional and documentation will be required.
Required Dispositions: In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:
- Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
- Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.
- Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
- Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
- Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
- Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
- Has a proven track record of success.
- Works with great integrity.
Commitment to Equity: Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.
District Information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.