Director II –Behavioral Health & Wellness

Danville City School District•Danville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness leads a division-wide Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to improve student behavior, attendance, school climate, mental health, and health services by aligning supports and eliminating barriers to learning. The Director is directly responsible for achieving measurable improvements in: Student Behavior: Reduction in discipline referrals, suspensions, and repeat incidents through effective Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions Attendance: Reduction in chronic absenteeism and increased daily attendance through a tiered intervention system School Climate: Improvement in student, staff, and family perception data Mental Health Impact: Demonstrated improvement in student functioning, including behavior, engagement, and attendance Student Health Services: Increased readiness to learn and reduction of health-related barriers Due Process & Discipline Systems: Timely, consistent, and compliant hearing outcomes that support student re-engagement MTSS Fidelity & Implementation: Coordination and oversight of the MTSS framework systemwide, including alignment with academic supports in partnership with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Requirements

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or related field
Valid Virginia administrative licensure (or eligibility)
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
Demonstrated success implementing MTSS and improving student outcomes
Knowledge of MTSS for behavior, attendance, and wellness (Tier 1–3)
Knowledge of discipline systems, restorative practices, and behavior interventions
Knowledge of attendance laws, truancy processes, and re-engagement strategies
Knowledge of school-based mental and behavioral health systems
Knowledge of school health services and Medicaid reimbursement
Knowledge of due process and student discipline procedures
Knowledge of Federal/state regulations (i.e., IDEA, Section 504)
Knowledge of data systems and progress monitoring tools
Skills in data analysis and performance management
Skills in systems design and implementation
Skills in leadership and accountability
Skills in problem-solving and decision-making
Skills in communication and influence
Skills in professional learning facilitation
Skills in crisis management
Skills in cross-functional collaboration
Ability to lead and sustain MTSS across multiple schools
Ability to translate data into action and measurable outcomes
Ability to monitor and adjust systems in real time
Ability to build principal and staff capacity
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on outcomes
Ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations
Ability to ensure equity in access and discipline practices
Ability to drive continuous improvement and accountability

Nice To Haves

School-level and/or Division-level leadership experience
Expertise in trauma-informed practices, and attendance systems
Experience managing grants and funding streams (e.g., Medicaid, Title funds)
Experience leading cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve a division-wide MTSS framework for behavior, attendance, and wellness
Establish clear expectations for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 systems across all schools
Define entry/exit criteria, progress monitoring, and intervention protocols
Monitor implementation fidelity and ensure consistent execution across schools
Lead a unified system of supports organized around three core pillars: Behavioral Health & Support, School Health & Wellness, and Student Services & Wraparound Supports
Ensure all three pillars operate as a coordinated MTSS-driven system, not separate functions
Develop and maintain a real-time MTSS dashboard including attendance, discipline and behavioral incidents, Tier 2 and Tier 3 student tracking, and health-related barriers impacting learning
Lead regular MTSS performance reviews with principals, focused on student outcomes, intervention effectiveness, and adjustments to Tier 2/3 supports
Identify high-need schools and deploy targeted support and intervention
Ensure attendance systems operate within the MTSS framework with clearly defined Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports
Oversee truancy processes, home visits, and cross-agency coordination to support student re-engagement
Identify and remove non-academic barriers that prevent students from accessing instruction
Ensure vulnerable student populations, including students in foster care and those experiencing homelessness, receive targeted supports and services
Support and ensure principals successfully implement intervention strategies and achieve targeted outcomes
Ensure consistent, MTSS-aligned behavior systems across all schools
Monitor discipline trends, disproportionality, and repeat incidents
Oversee Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, including the school-based Alternative Suspension Program (ASP)
Monitor effectiveness based on behavior, attendance, and engagement outcomes
Coordinate community mental health partnerships
Ensure interventions result in improved student outcomes
Integrate health services into MTSS to address barriers to learning
Oversee nursing services, compliance, and clinic operations
Use health data to inform Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
Maximize Medicaid reimbursement and operational efficiency
Ensure discipline hearings are timely, consistent, and compliant
Supervise the Hearing Officer function
Align outcomes with student re-engagement and MTSS intervention pathways
Build principal capacity to lead MTSS for behavior, attendance, and wellness
Ensure each school has a functioning MTSS team, regular Tier 2/3 data meetings, and clear intervention tracking systems
Support and ensure principals successfully implement systems and achieve targeted outcomes
Build principal capacity to problem solve complex behavioral concerns with coaching conversations
Strengthen family engagement, particularly for Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports
Develop partnerships to provide wraparound services
Ensure families can access and understand available supports
Perform additional duties as assigned