Title: Managing Director of Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health/Student Wellness

Division: SSO

Location: SSO

Reports to: Chief Schools Officer

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Salary Scale: $110,000-125,000 (based on years of expertise and experience)

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About Caliber Public Schools

Caliber’s Mission is to achieve educational equity by shifting the experiences, expectations and outcomes for students in historically underserved communities. Our strengths-based educational program validates, affirms, respects and supports students, families and staff members to reach their full potential. Caliber graduates will be academically college ready; have emotional intelligence or ‘EQ’; be critical thinkers, and have the skills and desire to be changemakers in their communities and the world.

Caliber’s four graduate pillars-Heart, Smart, Think, Act-guide our work. Caliber teaches computer science as a core academic subject K-8th grade to directly challenge the inequitable presence of women and underrepresented minorities in the computer science industry. We are a community-based organization and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve. Our parents are active partners; frequently engaging through school events, restorative practices, and academic support.

As we grow, we are looking for educators and leaders who want the opportunity to use their voice to build something new; to be a part of a team that's building something from the ground up. Our first school, Beta Academy in Richmond, CA, opened in 2014 and ChangeMakers Academy in Vallejo, CA opened in fall 2016. We plan to open additional schools in future years as we grow to nearly 4,000 seats TK-12 in the Bay Area.

Position Summary

We are looking for a passionate, hard working, systematic and detail-oriented, ‘people person’ to be the managing director of SEL and Mental Health for Caliber School. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination of mental health and social-emotional learning initiatives within the entire organization of Caliber Public Schools. This position involves collaborating and coaching leaders, teachers, students, families, and community partners to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the well-being, safety and academic success of all students.

Essential Job Functions:

Vision and Strategic Planning

• Embody the Caliber Mission in supporting a ‘full-child’ education and, through exceptional leadership and planning, support Caliber Schools to uphold and improve our integrated Social Emotional supports, helping us continue to be a highly effective Charter Network for students in historically underserved communities.
• Partner with the Chief Schools Officer and Education Team on the vision and programming each year for Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Campus Climate & Culture, and Student Wellness and Mental Health, responsive to the needs of our school communities.
• In response to an identified priority on our Kelvin Survey,* the Director will partner and collaborate with Network and Campus leadership to develop and oversee effective initiatives, including multi-year long, strategically planned efforts, to improve student’s experiences at Caliber, particularly in the domains of Student Safety and Belonging.
• Kelvin Surveys allow us to collect information about student & staff perceptions about the school community, gain insight into how students view their own skills, and have accessible data to act on and triangulate with academic data.
• Guide the vision, goals, and measures of success of our SEL model and structures, including the continued development, implementation, and iterative improvement of Caliber’s Culture Playbook.
• Establish a clear and equity-centered vision aligned with Caliber’s Values and Mission for how all tiers of mental health, behavioral health and functioning, and SEL programs, interventions, and services intersect, and offer this perspective in strategic planning and Network decision making.
• Hold a strong vision for the high-quality, supportive, student-centered environments of our Caliber campuses and provide ongoing analysis, oversight, and feedback to other leaders in the organization on ways to capatalize on our community strengths and effectively address concerning trends in student and adult culture and climate that lead to student success and staff satisfaction.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an organization-wide, comprehensive MTSS system for social emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of students in alignment with the priorities of the Network and needs of the school community.
• Clearly establish the vision for high-quality instructional practices related to developmentally appropriate social-emotional education for students across organization, including the structure of circles and advisories.
• Maintains and monitors protocols and procedures for responding to mental health and behavioral crises and emergencies, including suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts, adjusting Caliber practices to continually improve.
• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within mental health, family engagement, and SEL initiatives, ensuring that all students have access to culturally responsive and trauma-informed supports and resources.
• Sets and upholds a strength-based, collaborative vision for family and community engagement and partners with school team members to execute that vision, including in addressing attendance trends, responding to community resource needs, and supporting the needs of students in Foster Care and those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness.
• Seeks out opportunities and maintains vision for partnership opportunities to benefit our Caliber community, including maintaining relationships with other organizations and community leaders, seeking grants or funding sources, and/or creatively and proactively pursuing avenues for bringing resources and opportunities to our Caliber communities.
• Oversees MH and SEL Budget and efficient use of resources alongside Chief Schools Officer to ensure we are making fiscally responsible decisions that benefit students and out communities most.

MTSS Student Supports

• Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive MTSS framework for Behavioral skills, social-emotional functioning, and mental health needs in collaboration with school leadership and SEL Teams.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the SEL/Behavioral MTSS framework and SST systems, using data to inform continuous improvement efforts and make recommendations for program enhancements.
• Provide training and consultation to school staff on the MTSS framework, evidence-based practices, clinical understanding, and strategies for promoting mental health and wellness.
• Own the planning, execution, and data analysis for Kelvin Surveys to monitor student and family experiences and/or other Culture Monitoring and SEL Screening systems.
• Create and monitor schools SEL/MH SST and Collab Process and Implementation (“Collab” is a model in which we support out highest needs students by having weekly or bi-weekly meetings and communication with all stakeholder related to the student, provide individual therapy, behavior strategies and minutes, and increase all around support for student.)
• Partner closely with the Director of SpEd & Student Services around ERMHS services, Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans & Services, Psycho-educational Assessments, and 504 plans in alignment with Legal and Charter SELPA guidelines.
• Oversee manageable and appropriate Mental Health clinical caseloads and support School Leaders in managing their site clinical teams directly in their referral management, screening, servicing, case management, clinical notetaking, and overall high quality, ethical practices for Caliber clinicians.
• Manage Partnerships with Outside Agencies like Seneca and work closely with Agency-leadership and school-based staff to supervise the execution of partnered resources and staff.
• Oversee Foster Students & Homeless Youth services and ensure site-based representatives have support and expertise.

Campus Culture

• Collaborate bi-weekly with principals to discuss campus wide, grade level, and student trends and support on site SEL Team, and offer expertise into student cases, proactive and reactive supports, and overall campus culture.
• Ensure both strong proactive supports for students (Circle/Advisory/CICO/Behavior Supports) and clear response to behavior at both school sites.
• Oversees the implementation of Behavior Response protocols in School Culture Playbook, including executing Restorative Justice Practices and student supports.
• Alongside Chief Schools Officer oversees Suspension Policies and reviews individual behavioral incidents to approve or deny proposed suspensions or expulsions for the organization.
• Partner with Managing Director of Special Education to support Collab Program and implementation of quality student supports for our students with Disabilities and highest behavioral and/or mental health support needs.

Professional Development and Coaching

• Coordinate and provide ongoing professional development opportunities and support for leaders and staff to enhance their understanding of child development, wellbeing, mental health, SEL competencies, and student safety.
• Support as an expert in consultation and development of campus staff in Crisis management, student and adult SEL skills, and student services.
• Attend and support school sites department SEL & MH Team Meetings (may need to lead or model facilitating meetings as needed).
• Coach on-site clinicians approximately weekly and/or partner with outside clinical supervisors and school leadership to provide direct support to staff who need it.
• Ensure SEL & MH Teams are receiving quality coaching, oversight, and development (using a psychoeducational and clinical lens) through collaboration with school leadership, direct support, and managing contractors.
• Lead SEL Communities of Practice across the organization, bringing together departments for development, collaboration, and ongoing improvement.

Data Analysis

• Collect, analyze, and utilize Kelvin data to assess the effectiveness of our SEL initiatives, identify areas for improvement, and make data-informed, equity-driven decisions to support all student’s success.
• Analyzes Dean's List Data Weekly to ensure we are being proactive around student, classroom and systems supports and implementing quality interventions so student incidents decrease
• Analyze Attendance Data with Directors of Operations and Family Attendance and Engagement Coordinators, supporting with developing data-driven initiatives and interventions for students and families.
• Analyzes Family Survey Data and works with Network and school based leadership teams to make adjustments where needed to ensure strong family engagement and positive perception and satisfaction from families.

Community Contracts and Family Partnerships

• Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations, mental health agencies, and other stakeholders to expand resources, services, and support for students and families.
• Oversees outside relevant contracts and partnerships that support Student and Staff wellness and mental health, including Seneca Family Agencies.
• Partners with School Based leaders to ensure the implementation of Family Commitments and supports with any challenging situations, alongside Chief Schools Officer.
• Partner with Managing Director of Operations and Special Education to support our Attendance Improvement and Family Engagement Coordinators and attendance initiatives.
• When needed, provide family education about any trends that may need to be addressed.

Working Conditions:

Environment:

This job operates in a school/classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards, fitness equipment, and Chromebooks, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position classification involves sitting with some walking and standing for extended periods of time. Staff may be required to lift, pull or push objects approximately 50 pounds or less. The employee will encounter exposure to ill students. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach and bend, and accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision with the ability to read small print; depth dexterity; and the providing of oral information and direction. The position is primarily located at a school site with outside supervision and some district office visits. The employee will frequently work independently with high work volume and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Required:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Licensure in the Mental Health Field
• At least 3 years experience serving in a direct clinical role
• Experience providing mental health services in school settings
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience in leadership roles, particularly within student culture. This may include experience managing teams, overseeing projects, and implementing initiatives aimed at fostering a positive campus culture.

Other:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Within 60 days of hire, provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance, as mandated by the California Education Code
• CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR approved medical or religious exemption

Preferred:

Skills:

• Strong communication skills are crucial for effectively engaging with students, families, leaders, staff, and other stakeholders. This includes the ability to articulate a vision for student culture, facilitate dialogue, and address concerns effectively.

Values:

Caliber staff…

• are committed to a culture of feedback, development and continuous improvement.
• validate and affirm the identities, strengths and passions of each person.
• know that It is everyone’s collective responsibility to work in service of and alongside our school communities.
• approach situations and people with empathy and kindness.

COVID-19

Caliber Public School is committed to the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities. For this reason, Caliber requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may also request and receive approval for an exemption from this policy. Exemptions are granted to accommodate a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Employee’s granted exemptions are expected to adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures.

Caliber Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Questions? Email careers@caliberschools.org

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