Los Angeles Unified School District

Director of Wellness & Mental Health Programs

Los Angeles Unified School District • $80K — $95K *
Vallejo, CA 94591In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Strong leadership experience in wellness or mental health programs
  • Proven ability to develop and implement school-based wellness initiatives
  • Experience in coordinating services with community partners
  • Knowledge of social-emotional learning (SEL) principles
  • Ability to supervise and support wellness staff effectively
  • Background in behavioral health and crisis management

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of Wellness Centers across school sites
  • Oversee wellness and mental health service coordination
  • Supervise and mentor Wellness Coaches and wellness staff
  • Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into existing programs
  • Provide guidance for behavioral health and crisis response initiatives
  • Collaborate with community partners to enhance service delivery
  • Align wellness programs with GTA's Community Schools strategy

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to community partnerships and resources
  • Impactful role in student wellness and support
  • Supportive leadership team focused on mental health initiatives
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Job Summary

The Director of Wellness & Mental Health Programs provides organization-wide leadership for GTA's school-based wellness, mental health, and integrated student support programs. The Director leads the development and operation of Wellness Centers across GTA school sites and oversees a coordinated system of wellness and mental health services delivered through GTA staff, Wellness Coaches, community partners, and contracted service providers.

The Director supervises Wellness Coaches and assigned wellness staff, coordinates wellness and mental health resources for students and families, supports implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL), and provides leadership for behavioral health, crisis response, and related student wellness initiatives.

The Director works in partnership with the Chief Community Schools Officer to ensure wellness, mental health, and integrated student supports are aligned with GTA's broader Community Schools strategy, identified student and family needs, and approved CCSPP activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

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About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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