Director of Scholar Success & High School Transitions

Ethos Classical•East Point, GA

About The Position

Ethos Classical, a tuition-free public charter school serving scholars in grades K–8, seeks a Director of Scholar Success & High School Transitions to lead social-emotional learning, scholar engagement, and high school readiness. The Director directly manages SEL Coaches and partners with campus leaders, teachers, and families to provide consistent, effective scholar support. The Director develops and leads the high school transition process, helping scholars and families explore high school options, complete applications, meet deadlines, and prepare for successful transitions. Success in the role includes consistent, goal-oriented support from SEL Coaches; progress among scholars receiving targeted support; informed families and scholars meeting key deadlines; and a confirmed high school placement and transition plan for every eighth-grade scholar.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field.
Experience supporting scholar success, social-emotional learning, school culture, or counseling.
Experience managing or coaching adults.
Experience working with middle school scholars and families.
Strong communication, organization, and data analysis skills.
Commitment to educational equity and Ethos’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Knowledge of high school admissions and transition planning.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and evaluate SEL Coaches; set expectations for scholar support, family communication, and documentation; and lead coaching meetings and professional development.
Coordinate with campus leaders to align SEL Coaches’ work with campus priorities.
Lead a consistent social-emotional learning approach across campuses.
Partner with school teams to support scholars experiencing challenges with behavior, attendance, engagement, or peer relationships.
Establish support plans with goals, assigned responsibilities, and regular progress reviews; use scholar data to identify needs, monitor progress, and improve supports.
Partner with counselors and specialized services staff to coordinate services and referrals.
Build and lead a high school readiness program for middle school scholars, with targeted support for grades 7–8.
Help scholars and families explore high school options aligned with scholars’ strengths, interests, and goals.
Coordinate information sessions, school visits, application support, and transition activities; maintain a calendar of application, admissions, and enrollment deadlines.
Partner with school teams to prepare required records, recommendations, and application materials; track each eighth-grade scholar’s progress toward a confirmed high school placement.
Support scholars in developing the academic habits, self-advocacy, and organizational skills needed for high school.
Communicate proactively with families about scholar support and high school transitions; build relationships with high schools and community partners.
Ensure families have equitable access to information and application support.
Coordinate the transfer of scholar information in accordance with school procedures and confidentiality requirements.