Mental Health Mentor

Job overview

The Mental Health Mentor role is onsite in Topeka, KS. Compensation is not specified; the posting says salary and work year are determined by the Board of Education. The role reports to a principal and works under the direction of the mental health team at Topeka Public Schools. The mentor provides targeted social, emotional, and behavioral support to students through individual, small-group, and classroom activities. The work contributes to student support by using assessments and research-based strategies, coordinating with school staff and families, and monitoring progress.

What you'll do

• Prepare and deliver targeted social, emotional, and behavioral supports
• teach social skills using district-approved curriculum
• mentor students
• use assessment results and research-based strategies to address student needs
• coordinate planning and communicate progress with teachers, mental health team members, instructional coaches, and the principal
• maintain progress records
• participate in requested GEI/504/IEP meetings, mental health team meetings, and district professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health mentor

student support

social-emotional learning

behavioral mentoring

small-group support

classroom support

assessment

topeka ks

topeka public schools

school mental health

research-based strategies

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field is listed as a qualification; an ESOL endorsement is preferred.

About the employer

Topeka Public Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.