Student Life Coordinator

Position Overview

The Student Life Coordinator plays a central role in shaping the daily student experience at Compass High School. This position is responsible for developing and sustaining a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming school culture that supports students’ academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being. The Student Life Coordinator serves as a member of the school leadership team, contributing to decision-making and school improvement efforts

This role blends student support, school culture leadership, and program coordination, requiring strong relationship-building, organizational skills, and an understanding of neurodivergent learners. The Student Life Coordinator works closely with the administrative team, faculty, students, and families to ensure that systems, structures, and experiences are aligned to meet the needs of all learners.

Core ResponsibilitiesStudent Support & School Culture

• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment that centers belonging and student voice
• Support student social-emotional development and executive functioning skills, including direct instruction (e.g., advisory, SEL programming)
• Establish and maintain daily structures and routines (lunch, advisory, unstructured time) that promote positive peer interactions
• Build strong, supportive relationships with students to enhance engagement and connection
• Celebrate student milestones and community-building moments (e.g., birthdays, assemblies, school traditions)

Student Discipline & Behavioral Support

• Partner with school leadership to support student discipline processes, including communication with families and staff
• Develop and implement individualized behavioral and support plans as needed

Academic & Postsecondary Support

• Provide academic advising and counseling, including support with goal setting and progress monitoring
• Assist students with post–high school planning (college, career pathways, transition readiness)
• Support systems such as Track My Progress and other tools used to monitor student growth

Family Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a key point of contact for ongoing communication with families
• Partner with caregivers to ensure alignment between school supports and student needs

Programming & School Events

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate student programming and co-curricular activities
• Lead and execute assemblies, orientation, intersession programming, and school events
• Support graduation planning, including logistics such as diplomas and cap/gown coordination
• Contribute to admissions, community engagement, and school-wide initiatives
• Ensure campus safety and supervision, including coverage during key times of day
• Provide substitute teaching support as needed
• Maintain visible school communication tools (e.g., bulletin boards, announcements)

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, School Leadership, or related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience working in a school setting
• Teaching experience (credential preferred)
• Background in academic counseling or advising
• Strong understanding of neurodivergent learners (e.g., ADHD, autism, dyslexia) and their impact on learning and behavior
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Classroom teaching experience
• Experience with neurodiversity-affirming practices and executive function coaching
• Bilingual abilities

Key Competencies

• Relationship-centered and student-focused approach
• Strong executive functioning and organizational skills
• Ability to balance structure with flexibility
• Collaborative mindset and clear communication
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and neurodiversity-affirming practices

Compass High School is a nonprofit private school for students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds who have learning differences. The mission of Compass High School is to provide a supportive, individualized program to help students develop their full academic potential. We focus on learning strategies, social competence, and self-advocacy to give students the knowledge and self-confidence they need to succeed. Compass High School is located in Belmont, California.

Characteristics of Compass High School:

• Highly motivated students in grades 9-12
• A dedicated faculty who believes that all students learn differently and who vary their teaching style to meet individuals’ needs
• Small classes (average 6 students per class)
• Strong collaboration with families
• A school climate where all students are valued and nurtured
• A college preparatory curriculum augmented with electives in the arts, technology, and physical education

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@compasshigh.org. Please put “Student Life Coordinator” in the subject of your email.

Or mail to:

Hiring Committee

Compass High School

1500 Ralston Ave.

Belmont, CA 94002

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Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000