Job Description
Title: School Liaison
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Supervises: Assigned Students/Staff
Evaluation: As per Negotiated Agreement
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
2. School Liaisons should have experience in Behavior Intervention
3. Experience in K-12 settings preferred
4. Flexible, solutions oriented, collaborative, responsive to crisis situations
5. Possess and utilize excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment
6. Demonstrates collaborative and consultative skills
Performance Responsibilities:
1. The purpose of the Behavioral Health School Liaison is to facilitate the
implementation of a school-based behavioral health model.
2. The work of the liaison may extend beyond the school setting to include
community and residential settings.
3. Serves as the primary liaison to Mental Health Provider (MHP), family caregivers,
child welfare agencies, and school administration.
4. Collaborates with school administrators and MHP to establish a school-based
behavioral health team model.
5. Assists the behavioral health team in implementing data-based screening and
referral protocols to ensure timely access to school based and/or MHP.
6. Assesses student and family needs for the purpose of developing and
implementing behavioral health support plans.
7. Provides quality assurance in the referral process to MHP.
8. Assists students and families with accessing and navigating MHP and other
community-based resources and services.
9. Maintains accurate records for the purpose of progress monitoring and complying
with district and state reporting requirements.
10.Provides consultation to USD administration and support staff on services being
provided by the mental health providers.
11. Support administration and support staff in connecting students who are
re-entering school with mental health supports.
12.Ensures school-based interventions and services are trauma-informed, culturally,
and linguistically appropriate.
13.Provides support in crisis response.
14.Participates in USD in-service and professional development meetings.
15.Conducts classroom observations of students for the purpose of data collections.
16.Attends team meetings to participate in the problem-solving model for students
and families.
17.Works within the MTSS framework to facilitate pre-screening; consults with
teachers and staff to alleviate issues impairing a student’s ability to be successful
in the regular classroom.
18.Provides check-up support to students on caseload.
19.Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff.
20.Compiles data for statistical purposes.
21.Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records.
22.Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.
23.Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
24.Works with district staff to identify and support students in foster system, CINC,
and other family support programs
25.Encourage families to continue summer services, assists in establishing
schedule and location for summer services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work, and move about
as needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
At-Will Employee
PERFORMANCE REVIEW:
Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of
Education Policy.