Director of Student Wellness

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas • Austin, TX

1d • $74,508 - $88,908 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Student Wellness (DSW) at the Excel Center High School is a district level leader responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of student mental health and wellness supports, behavioral intervention, restorative practices, and school-based wellness structures across community-based school sites. This role provides leadership, coordination, and support to the Mental Health and Wellness (MHW) team while promoting consistent, trauma-informed, equitable, and student-centered practices across schools.

The Director of Student Wellness leads the development, implementation, and refinement of systems related to behavioral support, restorative intervention, Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA), crisis response, disciplinary and restorative processes, and student mental health services. While mental health services and behavioral/disciplinary interventions remain campus functions, this role ensures system-wide integration and alignment across related supports. The Director balances systems leadership with hands-on implementation support through staff coaching, case consultation, documentation support, process development and facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role works closely with district leadership, Campus Directors, Mental Health and Wellness (MHW) clinicians, and external partners to strengthen organizational capacity and ensure student wellness systems are consistent, compliant, and effective. The Director fosters environments that promote student persistence, safety, belonging, and success while remaining responsive to the unique needs of adult learners.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Education, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences or a closely related field.
• Independent clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) is strongly preferred. Candidates with significant leadership experience in student wellness, behavioral health, and supervision of multidisciplinary teams may also be considered.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in student supports, behavioral intervention, mental health, restorative practices, school leadership, or a related field.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary mental health, student support, behavioral, or related professional staff.
• Experience managing complex student situations involving behavior, crisis response, mental health concerns, and student support planning.
• Experience working in an academic setting.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, de-escalation strategies, socio-emotional development, and adult learner support systems.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, systems-development, implementation, documentation, and data-informed decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and community partnership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, build organizational systems, and implement initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Student Information Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace applications, and other web-based data management and communication platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and maintain a positive and solution-focused approach.
• Belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Commitment to equity and understanding of the impact of marginalization on the populations Goodwill serves.
• Valid Driver’s License, up-to-date auto insurance and good driving record.
• Must be able to understand work instructions in English.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and complete fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and implementing organizational systems and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in community-based, alternative, charter, adult education, or non-traditional school settings.
• Experience with Behavioral Threat Assessment processes.
• Knowledge of community resources, behavioral health systems, and referral networks.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership, supervision, coaching, support, evaluation, and performance management to the Mental Health and Wellness Team.
• Lead, coach, and support MHW staff in delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive, clinically grounded, evidence-based, and strengths-based services to students.
• Ensure consistency and quality of mental health and wellness support across community school sites, including review and refinement of MHW programming.
• Facilitate team meetings, case consultations, reflective supervision structures, and professional development opportunities.
• Lead, coordinate, and support crisis response planning for student mental health concerns.
• Provide oversight and monitoring of referral processes, service delivery workflows, documentation practices, and follow-up systems related to student mental health and wellness.
• Collaborate with district and campus leadership to identify and address barriers impacting student well-being, engagement, and persistence.
• Manage relationships and coordination with external licensure supervisors for mental health staff to support ethical and professional practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with community mental health providers, crisis services, and external support agencies to strengthen referral networks.
• Develop, lead, and coordinate training for team members on mental health and risk-related topics including suicide prevention, abuse and trafficking reporting, trauma-informed practices, and threat assessment.
• Lead the development of a community school framework for behavioral intervention and restorative practices, as well as related systems and processes.
• Provide leadership and consultation to Campus Directors in implementing behavioral intervention systems aligned with restorative, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered practices.
• Develop and facilitate training and support for campus leadership in de-escalation, restorative conversations, mediation, re-engagement planning, and proactive behavioral supports.
• Provide consultation to campus leaders regarding behavioral strategies and complex student situations.
• Develop and maintain intervention protocols, documentation tools, communication workflows, and behavioral response procedures.
• Analyze behavioral trends and identify opportunities for prevention and system improvement.
• Build staff capacity related to restorative practices, trauma-informed response, and student behavior support.
• Lead and oversee the Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) process across community-based schools in alignment with Texas Education Agency guidelines and organizational procedures.
• Ensure consistent implementation of BTA protocols, documentation requirements, communication procedures, and follow-up actions.
• Facilitate and support multidisciplinary threat assessment meetings as needed.
• Maintain compliance with organizational and legal requirements related to student safety and risk assessment.
• Develop training materials and decision-making tools related to student safety and threat assessment for Campus Director use.
• Provide leadership and consultation to Campus Directors in implementing disciplinary and expulsion processes in alignment with TEA standards, organizational policy, student rights, and restorative practices.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures are implemented consistently, equitably, and with appropriate documentation and reporting.
• Provide consultation and facilitation support in complex disciplinary situations, including leading expulsion hearings when applicable.
• Oversee communication, documentation, and procedural follow-through related to suspension, expulsion, and re-entry processes.
• Provide strategic leadership for ongoing evaluation, refinement, and scalability of districtwide student wellness systems to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of scalable systems, tools, workflows, templates, and protocols related to student mental health, behavioral intervention, restorative practices, BTA, and discipline.
• Ensure systems are clearly documented, organized, and consistently implemented across campuses.
• Analyze stakeholder feedback and program data to support continuous improvement of systems and practices.
• Partner with Senior Director of Student Supports to identify implementation gaps, priorities, and operational needs as well as scalability factors for future expansion.
• Develop written guidance, training materials, process maps, and implementation tools to support consistency across campuses.
• Lead onboarding and training for new staff related to student wellness and behavioral systems.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure system-wide integration of student support systems (e.g. MTSS, Special Programs, Coaching referral systems, etc.)
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and compliance and complete reports as indicated.
• Attend team and professional meetings as required.
• Support organizational initiatives related to student well-being, safety, retention, and school culture.
• Maintain consistent onsite presence aligned with assigned district schedule and campus operational needs.
• May oversee District Homeless Liaison.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and happy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with our generous PTO policy, which includes vacation days, personal days, and company-wide holidays.
• Teacher Retirement System & 403b Participation
• Paid Parental Leave: We understand the importance of family. We offer a generous parental leave policy to support you during this significant life event.
• Professional Development Opportunities: We believe in continuous growth! Take advantage of our access to workshops and online courses & tuition/certification support.
• Wellness Programs: Prioritize your well-being with our wellness initiatives, including gym memberships and free mental health support.
• Employee Recognition Programs: We celebrate our team members’ achievements with recognition awards.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, with regular team-building activities and events that foster a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director