SEBMH Implementation Specialist (2025-26)

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of SEBMH, the SEBMH Implementation Specialist is responsible for implementing, evaluating and sustaining a district-wide Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to meet the social, emotional, behavioral and mental health needs of PreK- 12 students in partnership with building and instructional services teams. The SEBMH Implementation Specialist also provides job-embedded professional learning, technical support and coaching to district and building-level staff in implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports and ensuring fidelity of implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience working with children in an educational, counseling or social work setting
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a leadership role
• Valid Iowa license in teaching, counseling, social work or psychology

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

MTSS Implementation

• Collaborates with administrators and teacher leaders to develop, implement, and refine school-wide MTSS frameworks for social, emotional, behavior, and mental health.
• Assists teams in identifying, implementing, and monitoring interventions aligned to data-based decisions.
• Facilitates the integration of social, emotional, behavioral and mental health strategies and interventions across school settings.
• Builds capacity for school staff and MTSS teams to provide social, emotional, behavioral and mental health interventions through routines and practices.
• Collaborates with building MTSS teams to develop and support student behavior plans, including intervention and progress monitoring for both general education students and entitled individuals.

Data Analysis & Problem Solving

• Supports data teams in reviewing attendance, behavior, social emotional, and intervention data to identify trends and determine student needs.
• Guides teachers and building teams to create and monitor progress for individualized student intervention plans.
• Uses data to evaluate the effectiveness of Tier 1 systems and interventions at Tier 2 and 3.

Coaching & Professional Development

• Provides ongoing support, and professional learning to staff on implementing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 social-emotional and behavioral strategies.
• Models evidence-based classroom management and social emotional teaching practices.
• Engages in instructional coaching cycles around social, emotional, behavioral and mental health.
• Facilitates teacher collaboration to analyze behavior, attendance, social-emotional data, and co-develops responsive strategies.
• Builds staff capacity to support students with diverse needs by utilizing restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and positive behavior interventions.
• Engages in professional development related to responsibilities and duties.
• Completes required training.

Collaboration

• Collaborates with building and district leaders to create the structures and processes necessary for each school to sustain an effective social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health MTSS system.
• Collaborates with building and district leadership to align initiatives with strategic goals and actions.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of MTSS frameworks, practices and processes to support SEBMH needs
• Knowledge of assessment and data-based decision-making methods for formative and progress monitoring of SEBMH
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, positive behavior support, assessment and staff development
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coach, consult and provide professional learning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
• Proficient in technology relevant to areas of responsibility
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment

In evaluating candidates for this position, Johnston Community School District may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent sitting, moderate walking and standing
• Occasional stooping, squatting, bending and kneeling
• Carrying and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Use of hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Indoor work environment primarily in an office or school setting
• Ability to travel within district

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 194 days with additional work covered by stipend

DISTRICT STATEMENT

Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62^nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.

Salary : $50,421 - $90,246