SEL Coach

Organizational Overview:

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college-preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life.

We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

What We Value:

Good Decision-Making: “I make thoughtful decisions in alignment with my school’s and organization’s values.”Peer Accountability: “I hold all Big KIPPsters accountable to our schools’ and organization’s values, standards, and expectations.”Excellence Always: “I do all aspects of my work with excellence - the big and the little things, the parts being monitored as well as those not monitored.”Communication is Key: “I communicate with both honesty and love.

How I communicate nurtures courage, belonging, partnership, and progress toward our promise to KIPPsters and families.”Scholars Over Everything: “I put our scholars first, 100% of the time, without fail. I quickly resolve any and all adult-centered concerns and qualms to reserve my individual and our collective time and attention for our KIPPsters.”Walk Trumps Talk: “I chose this social justice career.

And so, I behave in alignment with my choice. My behaviors match our promise to our scholars and families.”“Us” Only: “I belong to every member of our organization, and every member of our organization belongs to me. I choose unity always - in both the good times and hard times.”

Job Summary:

The Social-Emotional Learning Coach supports the execution of KIPP Atlanta Schools’ whole-child, culture, mental health, and wellness priorities across a defined portfolio of schools by translating regional priorities into consistent, high-quality campus practice. This role strengthens school-based systems that promote scholar well-being, belonging, prevention, re-entry, supportive learning environments, and instructionally protected time through job-embedded coaching, professional learning, data-informed consultation, implementation support, and family/community resource coordination.

The SEL Coach monitors fidelity, identifies trends, elevates school needs and barriers, and helps ensure schools have the tools, routines, and adult practices needed to strengthen scholar wellness, engagement, attendance, behavior, and belonging.

Job Responsibilities:

SEL, Mental Health & Wellness Implementation
35%
Advances KIPP Atlanta Schools’ whole-child, SEL, mental health, and wellness priorities across assigned schools by supporting consistent, high-quality implementation at the campus level.

Strengthens school-based systems that promote scholar well-being, belonging, emotional regulation, prevention, re-entry, and supportive learning environments.

Supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of SEL instructional resources, wellness routines, and student support structures.

Partners with school teams to identify scholar needs and align appropriate interventions, referrals, supports, and community-based resources.

Monitors implementation trends, identifies barriers, and elevates key insights to strengthen regional planning and school-based execution.

Measures of Success:

Consistent implementation of SEL, mental health, and wellness practices across assigned schools, as evidenced by walkthrough data, implementation look-fors, coaching notes, and school-based action plans.

Increased fidelity in the use of SEL instructional resources, wellness routines, and student support structures across assigned campuses.

Timely identification and…