LEAP Interventionist - Program Lead (Social Worker) - 1.0 FTE - #107108

LEAP Interventionist

• Program Lead (Social Worker)
• 1.0 FTE
• #107108 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 615 7 St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 $52,463
• $96,111 a year
• Full-time Rochester Public Schools 86 reviews $52,463
• $96,111 a year
• Full-time

POSITION

: Full-time, 1.0 FTE LEAP Interventionist

• Program Lead (Social Worker) position available for the 2026-2027 school year.

WORK CALENDAR

Click link to view calendar with work days. 2026-2027 REA Calendar

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: K-12 Social Worker Applicant must also hold a license with the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

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//mn.gov/boards/social-work/ RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

SALARY:

Prorated based upon hire date. Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience. Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule. REA Contract 2025-2027 If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Director of Student Wellbeing, Koni Grimsrud. If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4270 or email jordan.klatt@rochesterschools.org.

POSITION PURPOSE

The LEAP Interventionist

• Program Lead provides leadership and direct services within the Launching Emerging Adults Program (LEAP), a transition-focused mental health program embedded within Rochester Academy for Independent Living serving students ages 17-22.

The position supports students with significant mental health, behavioral, and transition needs who have experienced difficulty succeeding in traditional school settings. This role leads program coordination while providing mental health services, case management, and transition planning to support students in achieving graduation and preparing for adulthood. The LEAP Interventionist collaborates with the Special Education Teacher/Interventionist to deliver individualized instruction, therapeutic supports, and community-based transition learning. LEAP utilizes student-led IEP planning through the RENEW process, brain-based approaches grounded in the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME), and intensive relationship-centered support to remove barriers to graduation and strengthen independent living skills.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership:

Serve as the lead coordinator for the LEAP program embedded within RAIL Coordinate student intake, referral review, and program enrollment Facilitate collaboration with RAIL staff, special education administration, and community partners Maintain program structure aligned with LEAP goals of mental health stabilization and transition readiness Monitor program outcomes related to student engagement, mental health growth, and graduation

Mental Health Services:

Provide individualized mental health interventions and skill development Deliver billable services under MH-SPED reimbursement structures Develop Individualized Education Plans that include mental health goals aligned with student transitional needs Coordinate care with community mental health providers to ensure continuity of support after graduation Support students in developing emotional regulation, coping skills, and self-advocacy

Transition & Case Management:

Facilitate

RENEW IEP

mapping and student-led planning Support student goals related to education and graduation, employment readiness, independent living, and community engagement Coordinate with county services, vocational rehabilitation, housing supports, and mental health providers Case manage assigned students in collaboration with the LEAP Special Education Teacher Student Engagement & Relationship-Based Support Build strong relationships with students experiencing high adversity (average ACE score historically ~7.5) Provide consistent mentoring and support to rebuild student connection to education Facilitate life-readiness skill development in community-based environments

Program Implementation:

Support community-based instruction and transition learning Utilize NME-informed practices to support regulation and readiness to learn Maintain documentation for mental health billing and special education compliance Support program evaluation and continuous improvement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minnesota School Social Worker license (PELSB) Experience providing mental health services to adolescents Experience with special education systems and IEP development Demonstrated experience supporting students with behavioral and mental health challenges Experience with program development and coordination focused on adolescents

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with RENEW planning Knowledge of the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) Experience with community-based transition programming Commitment to

Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

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//www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information:

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.