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Prevention Specialist - Canyons Administrative Bldg. (300 E)

For questions, please email: adminhr ([email protected])

Category:

Licensed

Department:Student Services

Shift:

9361 South 300 East

Sandy, Utah 84070

Job Type:Full-Time

Pay Rate:Salary Schedules (http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/salary-schedules)

How to apply:

To apply, follow these 3 steps:

1. Download and complete the licensed specialist application form (https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Licensed-Specialist-Application-Form.pdf) .

2. Collect all items that are requested in addition to the application form.

+ Copy of your current license that is specified in this job posting

+ Up to date Resume

+ Reference sheet with 5 names, their relation to you, and their contact information - 1 name must be your current supervisor.

+ Three letters of recommendation.

3. Email the completed application and the items listed under #2 above to [email protected] ( [email protected])

Questions? Email [email protected] ( [email protected]) for assistance.

Americans with Disability Act: If reasonable accommodations are needed to assist you with the application or hiring process please contact the Canyons School District office of Legal Services at 801-826-5061, Fax 801-826-5098 or mailing address 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070.

CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or handicap. Inquiries regarding Canyons School District’s hiring practices may be addressed to: Director of Human Resources, Canyons School District, 9361 South 300 East, Sandy, UT 84070.

Job Description:

Job Title: Prevention Specialist

Department: Student Services

Supervisor: Director of Student Services

Lane Placement: Licensed Salary Schedule 206

Schedule: 8 hrs / 206 Evaluation Group: CTESS Specialist

FLSA Classification: Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Prevention Specialist works under the direction of the Director of Student Wellness Services and assists in all matters pertaining to the development and implementation of a consistent prevention-based tier-I program and procedures across the district. The Prevention Specialist will provide information and professional development to school site teams and ensuring that prevention components are established in the district. The Prevention Specialist also coordinates with School Based Mental Health partnerships, oversees school climate survey data, and leads the district’s mental health screening nights. This position also provides oversight, coordination, and support for the Canyons Family Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Work with CSD schools to ensure that effective Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Botvin Lifeskills are fully implemented.

+ Coordinate use of student at-risk behavioral data including the district student information system and data-dashboard.

+ Serve as a member of the CSD Crisis Team.

+ Serve as a liaison between CSD, other local districts, universities, agencies and the Utah State Board of Education, as assigned to coordinate prevention and intervention services.

+ Compile, synthesize, interpret, and display aggregate and disaggregate data sets.

+ Communicate consistently and courteously with CSD stakeholders, including parents.

+ Coordinate and develop mental health screening nights throughout the CSD school communities for students and parents.

+ Provide professional development to Canyons’ educators, wellness personnel, and administrators on topics related to prevention and intervention strategies for students.

+ Coordinate the Student Health and At Risk Prevention (SHARP) Survey with secondary schools and School Culture and Climate Survey.

+ Write district grant proposals (i.e., Prevention Block, SBMHQ grant, etc.) to USBE and other agencies and coordinate and oversee other current grant based programs within Student Wellness Services.

+ Coordinate district school-based mental health support partnerships (i.e., Project Connection, Hopeful Beginnings, Odyssey House, and Multicultural Counseling Center – MCC).

+ Coordinate, manage, and provide oversight to the Canyons Family Center (student intakes, counseling, and parenting classes) and be a liaison with all CFC contributing wellness staff members.

During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Other duties as assigned.

+ This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.

+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

+ The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.

+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check.•

+ Master’s degree in school counseling, social work, school psychology or related field.

+ Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.•

+ Demonstrated skill in teaching and facilitating adult learners.•

+ Willingness to continually learn new information and skill related to student social and emotional development.•

+ Ability to take initiative, work efficiently and effectively with little oversight, and complete assignments on-time•

+ Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and instructional media tools.•

+ Experience working with at-risk students.•

+ Demonstrated counseling skills working with school age students.

+ Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with school-based personnel, students, and parents.•

+ Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

+ Ability to collaborate effectively.

NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS---Not limited to the following:

+ Possesses the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, interaction with critical personnel, interaction with parents and community members, and consistent changes in the educational profession.

+ Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.

+ Requires the ability to lift a minimum of ten (10) pounds.

+ Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.

Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

All employees are required to participate in the District evaluation process.

It is the employee’s responsibility to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures.

This information may be reviewed at www.canyonsdistrict.org