Director of Whole Child Support

Reynoldsburg City School District•Reynoldsburg, OH

About The Position

The Director of Whole Child Support is a central office administrator who coordinates district-wide student support services, with an emphasis on whole-child wellness, mental health, and behavioral health. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Diverse Learners and Whole Child Support, the Director oversees the development, implementation, and sustainability of high-quality programming, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and social-emotional interventions. The role is evaluated under Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) standards or board-adopted administrative evaluation frameworks, with a focus on strategic leadership, school climate and culture, student support systems, and organizational management so students can access supports for academic and life success. The Director leads district-wide wellness and culture initiatives; oversees mental health supports, crisis response, SEL, PBIS, and mandated student safety and wellness programming; and manages district compliance and liaison responsibilities, including Section 504, Title IX student-to-student investigations, foster care, and homeless education. The position also oversees nursing and health services administration, develops community partnerships and grant opportunities, and uses data to assess program effectiveness and guide continuous improvement. Regular travel between district buildings, community sites, and regional meetings is expected.

Requirements

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.
At least five years of successful professional experience working directly in Social Work, School Counseling, or Student Services within a K-12 public school setting.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Knowledge of Ohio school law, administrative codes, and federal regulations concerning Section 504, Title IX, McKinney-Vento, FERPA, and IDEA.
Knowledge of Ohio legislative mandates related to student safety and wellness, including requirements for HB 123 and SB 288.
Knowledge of MTSS, PBIS, trauma-informed practices, and restorative practices.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, behavioral health risk factors, social-emotional conditioning, and family systems in diverse school communities.
Knowledge of administrative supervision and evaluation principles under state frameworks, including OPES 2.0 and OTES 2.0 where applicable.
Skill in conducting thorough, objective, and timely administrative and Title IX student investigations.
Skill in coordinating student risk/threat assessments and organizing tier 2/3 behavioral interventions.
Skill in facilitating professional development, coaching, and presentations for diverse stakeholders.
Skill in conflict resolution, mediation, and de-escalation across multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners.
Skill in data analysis, project management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Ability to interpret and operationalize complex state and federal legislation into district practice.
Ability to support professionals in high-pressure crisis situations with composure, discretion, and sound administrative judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student, family, and personnel information in accordance with legal requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and empathetically in verbal and written formats.
Ability to build and sustain trusting relationships throughout the district and wider community.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and working conditions, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Prior central office or district-wide leadership experience.
Documented training and extensive experience with Section 504 compliance and Title IX investigations involving student-to-student matters.
Demonstrated success designing and implementing district-wide PBIS and MTSS frameworks.
Experience coordinating and monitoring compliance with state legislative wellness mandates, such as Ohio HB 123 and SB 288.

Responsibilities

Establish a district-wide vision for student wellness and high expectations for student services, aligned with state administrative standards.
Coordinate climate and culture initiatives to foster equitable, inclusive, and physically and emotionally safe school environments.
Assess needs, set goals, support building administrators, and facilitate continuous improvement in school culture and behavioral challenges.
Oversee district-wide mental health supports, tiered interventions, and related school-based programming.
Lead regular district mental health team meetings, professional development, and alignment of services across buildings.
Coordinate district crisis intervention systems, safety assessments, de-escalation protocols, and postvention support during critical incidents.
Provide Trauma-Informed Care coaching and professional development, and support restorative practice implementation for staff.
Lead selection, adoption, implementation, and professional learning for district-approved SEL curricula and resources.
Direct the district-wide K-12 PBIS/SEL framework and collaborate with the PBIS Coordinator on district team meetings and implementation fidelity.
Manage implementation and reporting of state-mandated K-12 programming, including suicide awareness, violence prevention, safety training, child sexual abuse prevention, dating violence, and child safety education.
Monitor federal and state laws, codes, and DEW policies affecting student health, wellness, and pupil services; compile and submit required reports on time.
Oversee district-wide Section 504 identification, qualification, compliance, and service delivery, including guidance, procedural audits, and staff development.
Serve as the District Title IX Investigator for student-to-student formal sexual harassment and discrimination complaints.
Serve as District Foster Care Liaison and provide administrative oversight, support, and resource coordination for McKinney-Vento homeless education liaison and programs.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and administrative performance evaluation of district nursing and health services staff.
Collaborate with health services staff and public health agencies on health records, immunization compliance, and student healthcare plans.
Develop and maintain partnerships with community mental health agencies, social service organizations, and healthcare providers.
Coordinate knowledge sharing, community resource acquisition, and family engagement initiatives addressing student health and wellness.
Collaborate with department leadership to identify, pursue, implement, and monitor grants supporting whole-child initiatives.
Implement data collection and management systems to evaluate initiatives and program effectiveness.
Analyze attendance, disciplinary, mental health, and climate survey data to guide decisions and improve systems.
Perform other related administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Director or appointing authority.