Cook Helper

Director Of Social/Emotional Learning And Support

Provides strategic leadership for district-wide systems and services that support student well-being, social-emotional learning, mental health, behavior, and equitable access to educational opportunities. Directs and supervises Principals/Assistant Directors and other assigned staff including board certified behavior analysts, school counselors/school social workers, school psychologists, and other support personnel, through coaching, mentoring, professional growth, and performance evaluation. Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of sustainable systems related to social-emotional learning, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), behavioral interventions, crisis response, and mental health initiatives.

Oversees the design, delivery, evaluation, and approval of professional learning and curriculum related to student support services and social-emotional development. Provides leadership for the district's Core Values Committee and supports the ongoing development of the district's cultural ecosystem by fostering belonging, trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement across programs, departments, and stakeholder groups. Cultivates and maintains partnerships with schools, families, community organizations, and service providers to enhance student outcomes and support district priorities.

Provides leadership for district initiatives that promote inclusive practices, belonging, and equitable access for all students. Responsible for budget development, resource allocation, program evaluation, and continuous improvement within assigned areas. Collaborates with district and school leaders to establish goals, implement strategic initiatives, and monitor outcomes.

Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Special Education, School Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related field. Valid Minnesota licensure as a Director of Special Education and valid Minnesota Principal licensure, or eligibility to obtain required licensure. Minimum of five years of successful leadership experience in special education, student support services, school administration, or a related educational leadership role. Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices related to special education, student support services, mental health, social-emotional learning, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), behavioral interventions, restrictive procedures, due process, and educational equity.

Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, instructional systems, assessment practices, program evaluation, continuous improvement processes, and implementation science. Knowledge of school finance, budget development, resource allocation, and fiscal management practices. Ability to lead and manage complex systems, initiatives, and organizational change through collaboration, strategic planning, and data-informed decision making. Ability to recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, develop, and evaluate professional staff while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, families, community partners, member districts, and other stakeholders. Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Ability to analyze data, evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and make recommendations to improve student outcomes and organizational effectiveness. Proficiency with educational technology, student information systems, data management systems, and standard office productivity software.

Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, and respond effectively to complex and sensitive situations.