Hybrid Director of Behavior and Mental Health Services at Hiawatha Academies

Hiawatha Academies · Minneapolis, United States Of America · Hybrid

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Director of Behavior and Mental Health Services

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Position Type:
Director/ Behavior and Mental Health Services

Date Posted:
8/14/2025

Location:
NST (Network Support Team)
(High-Needs School)

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Job Summary
The Director of Behavior and Mental Health Services develops, implements, and evaluates a student-centered system that integrates behavior intervention, mental health support, and special education across Hiawatha Academies. This role includes school psychology functions, such as special education evaluations, and plays a vital part in social-emotional learning, crisis intervention, and data-informed decision-making. Grounded in a holistic student model, the Director collaborates with network leaders, educators, student services teams, families, and community partners to create a trauma-informed environment that supports academic success, emotional resilience, and social development.

Overseeing tiered mental health services, the Director provides targeted academic, behavioral, and emotional interventions while leading crisis response efforts, suicide prevention initiatives, and trauma recovery strategies in collaboration with emergency services and community providers. The role drives data analysis to refine programs and strengthen intervention frameworks while leading staff supervision and professional development to equip school psychologists, social workers, and mental health specialists with tools to implement trauma-informed, restorative, and behavioral intervention practices effectively

Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.
Our equity vision: to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.

Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

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