School Systems Manager

Job Description
Title: School Systems Manager
Supervisor: Director of School Services
Salary: $62,353 - 75,000 Annual

Position Summary
The Professional Development and Coaching Specialist supports school districts in strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 student supports through high-quality professional development, embedded coaching, and cross-district collaboration. This role focuses on building sustainable, data-driven systems that improve identification, intervention, and progress monitoring for student mental health and social-emotional needs within MTSS, PBIS, and Community School frameworks.
The Specialist will design and deliver monthly professional development sessions, provide embedded coaching to school-based teams, facilitate cross-district Learning Communities, and support the development of sustainable systems for identifying and serving students with behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs.


Key Responsibilities
Program Oversight and Leadership
Support development and strengthening of Tier 2 and Tier 3 systems across districts
Assist in establishing clear, consistent, and equitable referral and intervention pathways
Promote alignment of practices across schools and districts to ensure quality and consistency
Support integration of mental health, SEL, and crisis response within school systems


Data Management and Compliance
Utilize SHAPE, BIMAS, attendance, behavioral, and referral data to guide decision-making
Support accurate identification of student needs and alignment to appropriate supports
Apply fidelity tools and progress-monitoring strategies to ensure effective implementation
Support continuous improvement through ongoing data review and system refinement


Training and Coaching
Deliver professional development that builds staff skill, confidence, and readiness
Provide embedded coaching to support real-time application of evidence-based practices
Use responsive, feedback-driven approaches to ensure training is practical and relevant
Support implementation of key practices including:
o Social-emotional learning (SEL)
o Restorative practices and Check-In/Check-Out (CICO)
o Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Planning (BIP)
o Trauma-informed approaches
o MATCH-ADTC and CBT-based strategies
o Suicide prevention and crisis response


Collaboration and External Relationships
Collaborate with school-based teams across elementary, middle, and high school levels
Facilitate cross-district learning communities and shared problem-solving
Coordinate with school-based and community mental health providers
Support use of community resources, including 211
Promote strong communication, alignment, and partnership across districts


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in School Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related field
Minimum of three to five years of experience in school-based behavioral health, prevention, or student support services
Demonstrated expertise in MTSS and PBIS frameworks and knowledge of Tier 2/3 intervention frameworks/
Experience with Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Planning (BIP)
Knowledge of evidence-based SEL, Restorative Practices, and trauma-informed care.
Familiarity with universal screening tools such as BIMAS and school mental health assessment systems such as SHAPE.
Experience providing professional development and coaching to school-based teams
Knowledge of school and community-based mental health systems and referral processes
Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Valid New York State driver's license and ability to travel across Onondaga County school districts.

Preferred Qualifications
NYS licensure or certification (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, School Psychologist, School Counselor, BCBA)
Experience with MATCH-ADTC or similar CBT-based approaches
Knowledge of Results-Based Accountability (RBA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Experience engaging families and community partners within Community School frameworks
Experience with suicide prevention training programs (QPR, SafeTALK, ASIST, Youth MHFA, Teen MHFA).
Familiarity with 988 crisis systems, 211 referral infrastructure, or crisis intervention models.

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