Director of Student Wellness and Culture

JOB DESCRIPTION: Director of Student Wellness and Culture (Salary)

Position Summary:

The Director of Student Wellness, Engagement & Culture leads district-wide efforts to support the whole child by integrating social-emotional learning (SEL), student engagement, mental health, positive behavior supports, and a strong school culture. This role provides leadership in creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments and ensures equitable access to student wellness services, including counseling, mental health, and family engagement support. The Director also facilitates ongoing professional development and training for staff aligned with these priorities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

• Administrative certification (e.g., Principal, Supervisor

• Minimum 5 years of experience in K–12 education, including leadership roles

• Demonstrated expertise in SEL, school culture, mental health, or behavior support systems

• Strong interpersonal, coaching, facilitation, and training skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PBIS, restorative practices, or MTSS

• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency

Essential Duties:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive district strategy to support student wellness, engagement, and school culture.

• Align efforts with the district’s strategic plan, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and equity priorities.

• Partner with school leaders to build inclusive climates that promote student belonging, connectedness, and academic readiness.

• Oversee school-based mental health services, SEL initiatives, and trauma-informed practices.

• Supervise district mental health professionals, social workers, and related service providers.

• Lead the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and equitable discipline frameworks.

• Monitor and analyze discipline and behavior data to guide improvement and ensure equity.

• Coach the team in creating and sustaining proactive, relationship-based behavior support

• Ensure coordination of services for students facing academic, social, emotional, or behavioral barriers to learning.

• Facilitate district-wide and school-based training on SEL, restorative practices, traumainformed care, de-escalation, and behavior supports.

Key Metrics and Evaluation Criteria:

To ensure success in this role, the Director of Student Wellness and Culture will be evaluated annually based on the following minimum key performance indicators (KPIs):

1.Reduction in Student Discipline Incidents

• Decrease in total out-of-school suspensions and office referrals by at least 10% annually, disaggregated by subgroup to monitor for equity.

2. Implementation of SEL, PBIS, and MTSS

• 100% of schools trained and implementing Tier 1 SEL and PBIS strategies by end of school year.
• Evidence of fidelity of implementation through walk-throughs and program self assessments (minimum 2 reviews per school/year).
• Implementation of Multi Tiered Systems of Support

3. Staff Training and Capacity Building

• Deliver or coordinate at least 4 professional development sessions per year related to SEL, trauma-informed care, equity, and behavior support.
• Achieve an average satisfaction rating of 85% or higher on staff feedback surveys following trainings.

4. Improvement in Student Perception and Belonging

• Increase student sense of belonging and connectedness as measured by the district’s annual climate and culture survey (target: 5% improvement year-over year).
• Monitor and report on student engagement data with special attention to chronically absent students and those with repeated behavior referrals.

5. Timely Response and Case Management

• Ensure that 100% of identified Tier 2 and Tier 3 students receive timely follow-up and interventions within 10 school days of referral.
• Track and monitor case closure rates and improvement outcomes on behavioral intervention plans (BIPs).

6. Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Facilitate monthly collaboration meetings with mental health professionals, counselors, family engagement specialists, and school leadership teams to review data, resolve issues, and align services.

7. School-Level Culture Coaching

• Provide direct coaching and culture-building support to at least 25% of schools annually, with documented action plans and follow-up sessions.

8. Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure that the district remains compliant with state-mandated wellness and discipline reporting standards with 100% on-time submission.

HOW TO APPLY : All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website https://www.careersalk12education.org/
Any questions should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (334) 607-0686 or (334) 223-6730

(The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011,
Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position) .

SPECIAL NOTE : The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE : For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.