Job Title: Director of Whole Child Support
Reports To: Executive Director of Diverse Learners and Whole Child Support
Contract Length: 252 Days
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt (Administrative)
Department: Diverse Learners and Whole Child Support
Primary Job Function The Reynoldsburg City Schools' Director of Whole Child Support, under the direction of the Executive Director of Diverse Learners and Whole Child Support, specializes in coordinating student support services across the district with an explicit emphasis on whole-child wellness, mental health, and behavioral health. This role oversees the development, implementation, and sustainability of high-quality programming, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and social-emotional interventions. As a central office administrator, the Director is evaluated based on the Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) standards or board-adopted administrative evaluation frameworks, focusing on strategic leadership, school climate/culture, student support systems, and organizational management to ensure every student has access to the supports necessary for academic and life success.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology, Education, or a closely related field.
- Current, valid Ohio Administrative Specialist license or relevant Ohio Administrative (Principal or Superintendent) license issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW).
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful professional experience working directly in the field of Social Work, School Counseling, or Student Services, specifically within a K-12 public school setting.
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications: - Prior central office or district-wide leadership experience.
- Documented training and extensive experience with Section 504 compliance and Title IX investigations (student-to-student).
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing district-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) frameworks.
- Experience coordinating and monitoring compliance with state legislative wellness mandates (e.g., Ohio HB 123, SB 288).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are illustrative of the responsibilities within this administrative classification and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related administrative duties may be assigned.
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Culture - Leads district-wide alignment with state administrative standards (OPES/Central Office frameworks) by establishing a clear vision for student wellness and high expectations for student services.
- Coordinates climate and culture initiatives district-wide to foster an equitable, inclusive, and physically and emotionally safe school environment for all learners.
- Models collaborative leadership and facilitates continuous improvement by assessing needs, setting goals, and supporting building administrators in resolving school culture and behavioral challenges.
Mental Health, Crisis Response & Clinical Coordination - Oversees the delivery and coordination of district-wide mental health supports, tiered interventions, and related school-based programming in accordance with student needs.
- Leads the district mental health team in regular operational meetings, professional development, and alignment of service delivery across buildings.
- Coordinates district crisis intervention systems, safety assessments, and de-escalation protocols, providing administrative leadership and postvention support during critical incidents.
- Conducts and coordinates Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) coaching, professional development, and restorative practice implementation for all staff, including general educators, intervention specialists, and support personnel.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & PBIS Leadership - Leads the selection, adoption, implementation, and professional learning for district-approved Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula and resources.
- Directs the district-wide PBIS/SEL framework across grades K-12 and collaborates with the PBIS Coordinator to lead regular district PBIS team meetings to ensure consistency, fidelity, and sharing of best practices.
Legislative Programming & Mandated Compliance - Manages the implementation and reporting of state-mandated legislative programming K-12, including suicide awareness, violence prevention, and safety training (Ohio House Bill 123) and child sexual abuse prevention, dating violence, and child safety education (Ohio Senate Bill 288).
- Stays current on all federal and state laws, codes, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) policies impacting student health, wellness, and pupil services.
- Compiles, maintains, and submits required local, state, and federal reports within established statutory timelines.
Compliance, Section 504 & Liaison Roles - Oversees district-wide identification, qualification, compliance, and service delivery for Section 504 plans, providing regular guidance, procedural audits, and staff professional development.
- Serves as the designated District Title IX Investigator for student-to-student formal sexual harassment and discrimination complaints in accordance with Title IX regulations (34 CFR Part 106).
- Serves as the District Foster Care Liaison and provides administrative oversight, support, and resource coordination for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education liaison and programs.
Health Services Administration - Oversees the operational recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and administrative performance evaluation of district nursing and health services staff in accordance with district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and Ohio licensure regulations.
- Collaborates with health services personnel and public health agencies to maintain compliant health records, immunization compliance, and student healthcare plans.
Community Engagement & Resource Development - Cultivates and maintains sustainable partnerships with community mental health agencies, social service organizations, and local healthcare providers to expand resources for students, families, and staff.
- Coordinates district-wide knowledge sharing, community-centered resource acquisition, and family engagement initiatives addressing student health and wellness.
- Collaborates with department leadership to identify, pursue, implement, and monitor state, federal, and competitive grant opportunities that support whole-child initiatives.
Data-Driven Accountability & Systems Management - Implements robust data collection and management systems to evaluate Whole Child Support initiatives and program effectiveness.
- Analyzes attendance, disciplinary, mental health, and climate survey data to guide administrative decision-making and drive continuous system improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: - Ohio school law, administrative codes, and federal regulations regarding Section 504, Title IX, McKinney-Vento, FERPA, and IDEA.
- Ohio legislative mandates related to student safety and wellness (including ORC requirements for HB 123 and SB 288).
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Trauma-Informed Practices, and Restorative Practices.
- Child and adolescent development, behavioral health risk factors, social-emotional conditioning, and family systems within diverse school communities.
- Principles of administrative supervision and evaluation under state frameworks (OPES 2.0 / OTES 2.0 where applicable).
Skilled in: - Conducting thorough, objective, and timely administrative and Title IX student investigations.
- Coordinating student risk/threat assessments and organizing tier 2/3 behavioral interventions.
- Facilitating high-impact professional development, coaching, and presentations to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Conflict resolution, mediation, and de-escalation across multi-disciplinary teams, families, and community partners.
- Data analysis, project management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Ability to: - Interpret, synthesize, and operationalize complex state/federal legislation into district practice.
- Lead and support professionals under high-pressure crisis situations with composure, discretion, and sound administrative judgment.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of student, family, and personnel information in accordance with legal requirements.
- Communicate effectively, professionally, and empathetically in both verbal and written formats.
- Build and sustain trusting relationships across all levels of the district and wider community.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions - Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly in person and via electronic means. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and move around facilities for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry items up to 25 pounds.
- Working Conditions: The employee in this position may occasionally encounter body fluids/bloodborne pathogens and may be required to interact with upset, agitated, or unruly students or adults in crisis situations.
- Driving Requirement: Valid driver's license required; regular travel between district buildings, community sites, and regional meetings is expected.
The physical demands and working conditions 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 in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Disclaimer & Acknowledgment This job description is subject to change and does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow instructions and perform duties as assigned by the Executive Director or appointing authority, consistent with administrative contracts and Ohio law.
