Student Safety & Wellness Specialist (03315)
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 3000 - 3000
Posted on:
23-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This first review of applications will be November 4 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
- Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position.
For a complete job description please email
To be considered for this position you must reside in Montana.
Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPIs purpose with applicable knowledge in education health research and analysis nutrition finance administration human resources licensing and regulation information technology and many others. We are proud to serve 149000 students pre-K to grade 12 their parents and guardians 400 school districts 16000 educational professionals and 3000 adult learners.
Benefits of working for OPI:
Work/life balance
Family friendly
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Job Overview: The Student Safety and Wellness specialist plays a key role in promoting safe supportive and healthy learning environments across the state. This position provides technical assistance training and program coordination to districts and schools to strengthen student safety measures mental health supports and overall wellness initiatives. The position provides technical assistance for Montana public schools; gathers and analyzes information regarding teacher student safety and wellness needs and development of appropriate in-service responses to those needs. The position also provides other related educational activities under the general direction of the State Superintendent applicable policies procedures laws and regulations of the State of Montana and the federal government.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Knowledge of establishing programmatic objectives and priorities and creating work plans and schedules.
Knowledge of program administration.
Knowledge of departmental programs and their correlation to this program.
Knowledge of grant application and management procedures.
Skilled in developing program objectives evaluating program performance and determining administrative adjustments as necessary.
Skilled in providing public information on program services.
Ability to design implement and analyze needs assessments for state and local education services.
Ability to conduct research to find evidenced-based practices and service delivery models.
Ability to create or design implement and evaluate innovative health and safety education strategies or innovative program service delivery models on a statewide basis.
Ability to revamp or revise researched models to fit Montana-specific tribal and rural communities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with OPI leadership colleagues and diverse public private and community- based agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
College degree (Bachelors) preferably in Education Mental Health Substance Prevention or Treatment Business Criminal Justice Public Administration and/or a related field.
3 years job-related work experience
Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Does this sound like you
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.
OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position is in the TRS retirement system.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- OSHA
- Child Protective Services
- EPA
- Unity
- EHS
- Manufacturing
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
