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Licensed | Districtwide

Description

WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12.  As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.
Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes …

  • In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.
  • All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
  • All learners have the right to a quality education.
  • All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
  • All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Job:   Child Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Therapist – 1.0 FTE
Two Positions available: Hayes Elementary and Fridley Middle School

Job Summary:  

The ideal candidate will provide therapeutic support to students facing emotional and behavioral challenges within the school environment. This role plays a crucial role in enhancing students’ part in fostering students’ social emotional, social, emotional and academic well, and academic success.

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Individual and Group Therapy:

  • Work collaboratively with educators, parents, and community

  • Provide individual and group resources to support students facing challenges

  • Provide therapy sessions to students  per their treatment plans

  • Participate in ongoing professional training and development to remain current with best practices in therapy and school-based mental health support

 

Conduct Assessment and Evaluation:

  • Perform comprehensive assessments to identify students’ assessments to identify students’ emotional and behavioral needs

  • Develop and implement individualized behavioral health

  • Develop Treatment Plans in collaboration with school staff that align with students’ goals and educational plans

  • Engage with families to involve them in the therapeutic process, provide resources, and promote their understanding of mental health issues affecting their children

 

Crisis Intervention:

  • Provide immediate support and crisis intervention for students experiencing behavioral or emotional crises

  • Respond to and manage crisis situations involving students, providing immediate support and developing safety plans with the team as necessary

 

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress, treatment plans, and communications with families and school personnel, adhering to legal and ethical standards
     

Qualifications:

  • Valid license or certification as a Mental Health Professional (e.g., LICSW, LPC, LMFT)

  • Experience working with children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting, preferably within a school environment

  • Strong knowledge of child development, mental health issues, and therapeutic interventions

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations, including students, families, and school staff

  • Commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive school culture

  • Experience with trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices

  • Familiarity with CTSS regulations and funding sources

Salary: Teacher Contract

Diversity:
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission.  Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Application Procedure: Apply online

Attention Application Materials to:  Laura Seifert-Hertling, Director of Special Services

Equal Opportunity Employer
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