Alpine Achievers Initative- ERR

Overview

Alpine Achievers Initiative (AAI) inspires, connects, and nurtures youth, families, and communities in south-central Colorado. The Educator Recruitment and Retention (ERR) program recruits community members interested in pursuing a career in education or behavioral health. ERR members serve as Behavioral Health Technicians in local schools, providing direct instructional support to students from pre‑K through high school under the supervision of licensed professionals.

Members participate in the Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC), a collaborative initiative supporting youth mental health while providing on‑ramps into behavioral health careers. Through this program, members earn a Behavioral Health Plus Certificate or Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Level 1 Certificate via Front Range Community College. Service responsibilities include supporting classroom instruction tailored to individual student needs, assisting with individual education plans, conducting developmentally appropriate child assessments, implementing behavioral strategies, and participating in data collection.

Members are expected to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families while upholding confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Members meet with their AAI Program Manager monthly and their site supervisor weekly. Professional development opportunities cover academic interventions, youth development, behavior management, restorative practices, CPR/First Aid, and career readiness. Benefits include a living allowance up to $28,560, a Segal Education Award of $5,176.50, a Behavioral Health certification, student loan forbearance, potential housing stipend, and access to AAI's outdoor gear library.

A high school diploma and background checks are required. This is a 1,200‑hour, full‑time term running August 2026–July 2027.

• Provide direct instructional support to students from pre‑K through high school under the supervision of licensed professionals.
• Support classroom instruction tailored to individual student needs.
• Assist teachers with individual education plans.
• Conduct developmentally appropriate child assessments.
• Implement behavioral strategies.
• Participate in data collection.
• Support services for the Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC). Through YMHC, earn a Behavioral Health Plus Certificate or Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Level 1 Certificate via Front Range Community College.
• Meet weekly with the site supervisor and monthly with the AAI Program Manager, and participate in regular professional development throughout the year.

• Living Allowance up to $28,560.
• Segal Education Award of $5,176.50.
• Behavioral Health certification.
• Student loan forbearance.
• Potential housing stipend.
• Access to AAI's outdoor gear library.
• Health Coverage.
• Childcare assistance if eligible.
• Training and education award upon successful completion of service.

• Permits working at another job during off hours.
• Permits attendance at school during off hours.
• Uniforms provided and required.
• Car recommended.

• Education.
• Children/Youth.