School Based Trauma Informed Specialist - Cockrill ES (2026-2027)

Job Code:1303025
Job Family/Function:13 – Exempt Administrative Professionals\Administrative
FLSA:Exempt
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Salaried
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH412-S
Duration (days/year):200
Locations(s):School-Based

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We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The School-based Trauma-Informed Specialist works closely with school and district staff, students, families and outside agencies to promote an environment that mitigates the impacts of adversity and toxic stress and supports wellness and school success. Performs work involving organizational or individual trauma assessments; on-site training, consultation, and technical support for school staff, students and families; develops appropriate support and intervention plans; assists with collaborative referrals; provides support for students with a history of trauma and school-related issues; and monitors the course of supports.

What you will do

• Conducts formal and informal assessments of school-wide, student, and family needs using structured interview and assessment procedures.
• Works collaboratively with school and district staff and related programs to impact school-wide systems, policies, and practices to become more trauma-informed.
• Assists with development of individualized or group support plans in collaboration with teacher teams and other key stakeholders.
• Provides, supports, and monitors implementation of individual and group plans as needed, including trauma-informed crisis interventions.
• Participates in school-level team meetings (e.g., MTSS-B, leadership) to review data, monitor progress, and assist with collaborative referral process in collaboration with related staff to ensure the highest quality of specialized supports are provided for students and families.
• Provides individualized consultation, coaching and technical support to school staff who support students with trauma-related symptoms.
• Works in collaboration with other specialized providers to provide trauma-informed interventions for groups of students, families, or school staff as needed.
• Provides professional development to school staff and related stakeholders about the impacts of ACEs and trauma-informed school culture and practices.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree in General or Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology or related program Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Related experience Required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and interpersonal consulting skills. Relates and interacts positively with teachers, other administrators, students and families, central office personnel, parents, and the general public;
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form;
• Possesses excellent public speaking abilities;
• Demonstrated proficiency in a coaching or consulting role; Evidence of effective leadership skills;
• Demonstrated competency in developing and leading professional learning opportunities for instructional staff and parents.
• Excellent knowledge of common educational and behavioral health diagnoses related to trauma and evidence-based treatments for related needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment.

Licenses and Certifications

• Related licensure is preferred (e.g., Professional or School Social Worker, Professional or School Counselor, Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, or School Psychologist) is Preferred
• Teaching experience, micro-credential certifications and training in the areas of trauma-informed care, mindfulness/yoga, or mental health counseling are Preferred

Equivalency

Starting At: $54,648.46

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.

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