Coordinator of Student Well- and Supports

Coordinator of Student Well-Being and Supports

Position Summary: The Coordinator of Student Well-Being and Supports plays a critical leadership role in fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive school climate across all PreK–12 schools. This position works in close collaboration with district and school administrators, social workers, psychologists, counselors, and other support staff to ensure the social, emotional, and psychological needs of students are met.

• Provide leadership and coordination for district-employed school counseling and clinical support personnel, including social workers, psychologists, and other related staff.
• Ensure consistent, equitable, and high-quality services across all school buildings aligned with district-wide goals for student well‑being.
• Serve as a visible and accessible presence in schools, fostering relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Develop and implement procedures and best practices to support student social‑emotional development, mental health, and school engagement.
• Streamline and align PreK–12 student support services to maximize efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness across the district.
• Collaborate with district and building leaders to ensure student support procedures reflect current best practices.
• Design and deliver targeted professional development and coaching for educators on building strong student relationships and supporting student well‑being.
• Guide staff in early identification and response strategies to support students experiencing social‑emotional or mental health challenges.
• Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of student support services and inform program improvements.
• Use key metrics—including student attendance, participation in athletics/co‑curriculars, and student perception surveys—to evaluate progress toward student well‑being and engagement goals.
• Work collaboratively with families, school-based teams, and external partners to ensure students receive appropriate services and supports.
• Serve as a liaison between schools and community mental health and wellness resources.
• Promote a shared vision for student wellness across departments and stakeholder groups.

Required:

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, School Psychology, Counseling, Education Administration, or a related field.
• Valid state licensure or certification in a related professional discipline (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, NCSP).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a school-based or educational leadership role focused on student support services.
• Demonstrated experience supervising mental health or support services staff.
• Strong knowledge of MTSS (Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support), trauma‑informed practices, and experience with education related to student wellbeing and resilience.

Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (25–75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment: Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the School Board’s policy on evaluation.

Position Type: Full‑time