Job Title: In-Person School Psychologist / Behavioral Health Specialist
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
Location: Aurora, CO
School District: Aurora Public Schools
Job Type: Full-time
Rate: $70-73 W2 per hour (Indirect & Direct Time Paid Equally)
We are currently seeking two experienced and dedicated school-based mental health professionals to join our team in Aurora Public Schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' behavioral health, well-being, and success within the school setting.
Job Description:Strides Therapy & Educational Services is partnering with Aurora Public Schools to find two dedicated school-based mental health professionals for a grant-funded high school behavioral health program. The program focuses on substance use prevention and early intervention, with a priority on 9th-grade students. This is a one-year position for the 2026-27 school year on a 187-day calendar, and it may continue for up to 3 years. The role serves multiple high schools and involves travel between sites.
Additional Details:Expected Hours: 7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week
School Calendar: 187-day calendar, 2026-27 school year (may continue for up to 3 years)
Workplace Setting: In-person school with travel between multiple high schools
Number of Hires: 2
Responsibilities:- Tier 1 prevention: work with 9th-grade teams and advisory on SEL, protective factors, belonging, and attendance
- Deliver and progress-monitor evidence-based interventions, including Motivational Interviewing, Teen Intervene, InDepth, and small skill-building groups
- Coordinate alternatives to suspension for substance-related incidents
- Strengthen MTSS referral pathways, intervention protocols, and data-informed decision-making
- Coach and provide professional learning to administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and teachers
- Connect students and families to community-based providers and resources
Qualifications:- Master's degree or higher in School Social Work, School Psychology, or School Counseling
- Active Colorado license (CDE or DORA) in School Social Work, School Psychology, or School Counseling, or a CDE-issued temporary emergency license
- CDE Special Services Provider License in School Social Work preferred
- 3 years of experience in school-based prevention, behavioral health, or student support services
- Experience with MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, or substance use prevention preferred
Full-time Benefits Include:- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans
- 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
- Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
- State Licensure Reimbursement
- National Certification Stipend
- CEU Platform Reimbursement
- Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Dedicated Educational Services Manager for 1:1 support (also a part-time benefit)
- Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)
Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.
EMAIL:PHONE: 443-247-5517
