Special Education Mental Health Professional

Special Education Mental Health Professional

• Position Type:
  Other Licensed Positions/ Special Education Mental Health Professional
• Date Posted: 2/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Districtwide
• Closing Date: 02/23/2026

Special Education Mental Health Practitioner – 1.0 FTE (185 days)

Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

February 23, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

Internal and External Candidates:
Apply online trict
196.org

• Collaborate with center-based teachers and others to plan, co‑teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of theories of human behavior and development.
• Provide support as it relates to social, emotional and behavioral learning throughout District 196 Special Education.
• Knowledge of crisis assessment, intervention and de‑escalation.
• Support district crisis prevention, de‑escalation, and restrictive procedure work. (CPI)
• Knowledge and familiarity with evidence‑based SEL practices and curricula.
• Collaborate with District 196 Special Education TOSA team and align practices with general education.
• Support problem‑solving, reflection and processing activities by using SEL strategies and interventions.
• Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students over represented in special education.
• Demonstrate proactive response to support students with emotional regulation difficulties.
• Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement.
• Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and other professionals.
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.

• Licensure by the Minnesota Department of Education as School Social Worker, School Psychologist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred.
• Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate growth in academic and social/emotional skills using a strengths‑based model.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
• Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 21.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students.
• Ability to provide training to and direct the work of paraprofessionals.
• An understanding of practices for training and supporting adult learning.
• Knowledge of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for sensory activities, positive behavior support, academic instruction, development of routines, etc.
• Thorough understanding of the laws, rules and regulations of special education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Valid driver's license or ability to provide travel for self between locations.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Director of Special Education

According to contractual agreement. If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, sick‑leave, state pension plan, tax‑deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196
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Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student‑centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of…