Part-Time Mental Health Professional Development Trainer and Coach

About the Role: Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a 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. Role Details:

• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 6–8 days per month
• Compensation: $80 per hour

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 professional development to school districts through presentations
• Train and coach a group of district staff 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

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Reliable Transportation to and from the school sites assigned
• Stable Internet connection and proficient 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 Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Education or Mental Health related field, preferred.
• 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. * 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. Why join Effective School Solutions? Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a rapidly expanding organization that has changed the nature of in-school mental health services for school district throughout the Country.  Effective School Solutions has partnerships with School Districts in 12 states. * ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong track record of innovation and growth.

• ESS provides staff with excellent career opportunities.
• ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited

summer hours.

• ESS provides our professional development team with excellent compensation.
• ESS understands that its success is tied directly to recruiting and retaining

outstanding staff. Salary: $80.00 per hour 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.