Lakeville Area Schools has a 0.50 FTE position available for a Center Based Mental Health Liaison for the 24/25 school year.
The Mental Health Liaison enhances student learning by providing strategic services to identify and address social, emotional, and behavioral issues that interfere with school success.
He/she collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. The Mental Health Liaison will work specifically with students and staff affiliated with centerbased programming K-12 to directly address these mental health needs and the necessary supports, and will serve as a member of the special education department in the building.
Position Description/Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for School Psychologist or School Social Worker licensure in the State of Minnesota.
• Knowledge of biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on behavior and mental health, behavioral and emotional impacts on learning and life skills, and evidence-based strategies to promote social-emotional functioning and mental health.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, peers, administrators, and representatives of outside agencies.
• Organized; detail oriented; punctual.
• Ability to manage a fluid schedule.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact with people in a congenial and effective manner.
• Ability to use technology for administrative tasks, student data assessment, and instructional resources.
• Ability to relate with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of ISD 194 and community programs and services available to students and families.
• Track record of experience and success working with students with high social/emotional/behavioral needs preferred.

What You'll Like About Us

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 403 (b) Plan
• Salary and Fringe Benefits in accordance with the Master Agreement with Education Minnesota-Lakeville

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 11,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Townships. There are eight elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education. Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student. Our mission is to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. Lakeville Area Schools is committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued, and respected. We are dedicated to shared examination of our different perspectives, and prejudices, especially in terms of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, national origin, language, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and political ideology. Lakeville Area Schools encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/
ISD 194 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY