Director of Scholar Success & High School Transitions

Ethos Classical•East Point, GA

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About The Position

Ethos Classical is a tuition-free public charter school committed to providing scholars with a safe, joyful, and rigorous education. As we grow to serve scholars in grades K–8, we are seeking a leader who will strengthen scholar support and prepare our middle school scholars for success in high school and beyond. The Director of Scholar Success & High School Transitions leads our approach to social-emotional learning, scholar engagement, and high school readiness. This leader directly manages our SEL Coaches and partners with campus leaders, teachers, and families to ensure scholars receive consistent, effective support. The Director also develops and leads the high school transition process, helping scholars and families understand their options, complete applications, and prepare for a successful transition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field required
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 preferred.
Knowledge of high school admissions and transition planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and evaluate SEL Coaches.
Set clear expectations for scholar support, family communication, and documentation.
Lead regular coaching meetings and professional development.
Coordinate with campus leaders to align SEL Coaches’ work with campus priorities.
Lead a consistent approach to social-emotional learning across campuses.
Partner with school teams to support scholars experiencing challenges with behavior, attendance, engagement, or peer relationships.
Establish clear 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 appropriate 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 that align with their 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 clearly and 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.