School Systems Manager

About this position 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. 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: Social-emotional learning (SEL) Restorative practices and Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Planning (BIP) Trauma-informed approaches MATCH-ADTC and CBT-based strategies 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 Master’s 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 Salary Information Salary range: $62,353–$75,000 annual #J-18808-Ljbffr