About the Role: Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Professional Development Trainer and Coach to provide training and coaching with K-12 school districts. This position will work to build knowledge on topics related to student mental health and social emotional learning with educators, school counselors, parents, and stakeholders.

The candidate must have knowledge of student social emotional struggles and possess a passion and willingness to provide professional development and coaching on an array of mental health issues and educational topics to groups of educational professionals.

This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen candidate will have strong knowledge in ESS's professional development offerings and mission. In addition, candidates will have access to all necessary Professional Development artifacts within the ESS Library which includes Power Points, Presentation Notes, Facilitator Guides, Handouts, and additional tools for any given topic.

Candidates will provide trainings and coaching either in-person or in virtual school setting environments. In-person trainings and coaching will be within a defined region to any school district within that region. Travel will be reimbursed at the federal standard mileage rates.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-6 hours of professional development to school districts through presentations
• Train and coach a group of district staff (up to 12 staff members) including monthly sessions, group and individual coaching sessions, and regular feedback
• Submit coaching scores after sessions and share findings as needed
• Provide consultation to school professionals and clinicians as needed
  
  
  
  

Administrative Duties

• Data Collection
• Summary of Presentation Events
• Attendance at Professional Development Meetings
  
  
  
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's Degree in Education or Mental Health related field, preferred. (Bachelor's Degree required.)
• Must have understanding and knowledge of student mental health and social emotional struggles.
• Must have experience in providing trainings and coaching to educational professionals and parent/caregivers on student mental health issues.
• Spanish speaking, bi-lingual, preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience providing professional development and coaching on a broad array of youth/mental health topics, preferred.
• Experience or certification as a Nurtured Heart Approach and/or Youth Mental Health First Aid (Y-MHFA) trainer, preferred.
  
  

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable Transportation to and from the school sites assigned
• Stable Internet connection and proficiency with technology including use of a laptop computer, various web-based software such as Microsoft 365, Zoom, and other tools as needed
• Computer with Camera & Audio Capability
  
  

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.