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Substance Abuse Prevention Professional - Endeavor Academy

Cherry Creek Schools
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Centennial, Colorado, United States
Master's

Job Title: Substance Abuse and Prevention Professional

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position: Principal

Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed

Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 04/30/2026

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JOB SUMMARY: Provides school-based substance use prevention and intervention services as part of the district’s comprehensive mental health team, supporting student success and well-being. This role delivers early intervention and targeted support for students and families. Collaborates with school leadership, staff, district mental health professionals, and community partners to align services with school and district priorities. Use data to guide decision-making and improve outcomes. Contributes to a safe, supportive learning environment that promotes achievement for all students.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time
1. Provide school-based, multi-tiered counseling, social, emotional, and behavioral intervention services, and ongoing direct services to students with high risk of substance use/abuse, groups, and parents/guardians. Daily 45%
2. Maintain relationships with community agencies and resources; coordinate referrals and access to prevention, intervention, and treatment services. Daily 5%
3. Implement evidence-based prevention programming aligned with school and district priorities; deliver universal and targeted supports that promote protective factors and reduce negative risk-taking behaviors. Weekly 15%
4. Collaborate with school administration, teachers, district mental health staff, and student support teams; consult to identify student needs, align services, and support academic and behavioral success. Weekly 15%
5. Collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform interventions, monitor student progress, and guide program improvements aligned with district requirements. Monthly 10%
6. Participate in professional development, team meetings, and district initiatives to strengthen practice and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Monthly 5%
7. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5%
TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

  • Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
  • Master's degree in psychology, mental health counseling, social work, or similar field
  • One (1) year of professional work experience 
  • Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider (SSP) license
  • Ability to assess and provide prevention and intervention services for students at risk of substance use/abuse

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sedentary work strength level (lifting or carrying up to ten pounds)
  • Primarily works indoors
  • Typically a quiet noise level
  • Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

  • Experience working in the public sector
  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
  • Experience providing clinical or school-based services to adolescents experiencing substance use concerns or those at risk of substance misuse
  • Certified Addiction Technician and Specialist, Addiction Counselor Candidate or Licensed Addiction Counselor