SY 26-27 Student Advocacy Specialist

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System SUPPORT SERVICES
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Savannah-Chatham County Public School System SUPPORT SERVICES
- Savannah, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

Job : 5892041

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PRIMARY FUNCTION
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The position is responsible for coordinating interventions for students with mental health concerns, managing Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavioral health training programs—including documentation and outcome reporting—and attending meetings on school safety and behavioral health. This content is contingent on continued GADOE funding.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director Student Support Services

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Teacher + Additive

WORK DAYS:219

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, a related behavioral health field, or comparable experience in these fields of expertise with PSC certification. Preferred: Advanced degree(s)
• Experience, Skill and Certification:
  Valid Georgia Service Certificate by the PSC in the assigned service field

• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, community organizations, insurance care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and state agencies.
• Experience with or awareness of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).

Preferred

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, a related behavioral health field, or comparable experience in these fields of expertise with PSC certification
• Course work in data analysis, statistics, or a related area and/or experience in data-driven decision-making

Duties and Responsibilities:

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• Coordination of Behavioral and Mental Health Interventions
• Coordinate a comprehensive approach to early behavioral health identification and school safety through:
• Supporting the development and implementation of systems, in collaboration with school-based teams, to proactively identify students who are experiencing or are at risk for mental and behavioral health concerns.
• Analyzing attendance patterns, discipline data, academic performance, teacher referrals, and screening tools to detect early warning signs before issues escalate.
• Providing support and expertise to ensure a comprehensive and supportive approach to the district’s behavioral threat assessment process.
• Facilitate a system to ensure timely referrals and access to a continuum of supports, including:
• School-based interventions such as counseling, mentoring, and small-group supports.
• Telehealth services that can provide timely, virtual access to licensed professionals.
• Local behavioral health providers, including Community Service Boards (CSBs), local behavioral health agencies, and private practitioners for specialized or intensive services.
• Community-based programs that address underlying barriers such as housing, food insecurity, or family stress.
• Local Interagency Planning Team (LIPT)
• Ensure coordinated case management: − Work closely with school staff, including but not limited to school counselors, social workers, nurses, psychologists, safety personnel and administrators to create systems for development and implementation of coordinated support plans.
• Ensure that there is a system in place to track each referral to ensure follow-up, reduce duplication of services, and confirm that students receive the appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate a process for transition/support plans for students returning to school from a more restrictive setting (e.g. alternative placement, psychiatric residential treatment facility, acute hospital care, regional youth detention center,…