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assists students with  \naccessing academic learning by providing strategies that identify and address the social/emotional/environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.  \nEssential Job Functions and Responsibilities:  \n● Provides individual, group, and family counseling services to students with educationally related mental health services.  \n● Serves as a member of the Individual Education Program (IEP) Team for students on caseload, actively participates in t he I EP process to advise on developing appropriate goals and placement recommendations in the Least Restrictive Environment ( LRE,) and assists in the development of positive behavior intervention strategies.  \n● Reports progress on treatment/behavior and supports SSTs, I EPs, and 504s  \n● Implements current federal and state laws, education code, and district policies and procedures.  \n● Assists parents in understanding the unique and individual needs of their child and provides parents with information about child development.  \n● Assists with the implementation of the district’s Multi-Tier System of Support ( MTSS), including the provision of mental health services to general education students.  \n● Serves as a consultant to staff on the implementation of school-wide prevention and intervention programs.  \n● Plans, coordinates, and/or develops educational interventions, behavior management, transition plans, and counseling mental health programs.  \n● Conducts emergency student risk assessments, supports students and families, and communicates with appropriate agencies and school staff.  \n● Works with the crisis support team to respond to emergencies.  \n● Works effectively with all segments of the education community, the general public, and outside community agencies.  \n● Supports students and their families receiving services from outside agencies (e.g., county probation department, Department of Social Services, etc.)  \n● Supports students with attendance and discipline-related problems by identifying contributing factors and appropriate programs to address the issues and improve their academic performance.  \n● Prepares and delivers related parent education training.  \n● Maintains confidentia lity in all matters pertaining to students, families, and others.  \n● Performs other related duties as assigned.  \nEmployment Eligibility:  \n● A successful candidate must provide proof of employment eligibility and verification of the legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.  \nEducation:  \n● Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school.  \nExperience:  \n● Employment in a public or private educational setting providing mental health-related services.  \nKnowledge of:  \n● Principles and practices of mental health and behavioral change related to individuals, groups, and families.  \n● Basic knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports ( PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports ( MTSS), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) regulations and disabilities, including but not limited to Autism (AUT), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Other Health Impaired (OHI), Emotional Disturbance ( ED), Speech or Language Impairment (SLI), Family Education Rights and Privacy ( FERPA), and Medi-Cal requirements; 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