NuVu’s Director of Student Support plays the lead role in ensuring the mental health and wellbeing of all students. This position requires a combination of clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of adolescent development. The Director of Student Support works closely with staff, coaches and families to provide comprehensive support to students.

Student support

• Provide individual support to students navigating social/emotional issues
• Conduct observations to identify students in need of support
• Develop and implement personalized support plans for students with diverse needs
• Collaborate with coaches and administrators to address student concerns and implement interventions as needed
• Serve as the primary liaison for parents with regard to student social/emotional issues
• Lead a semester-long Health & Wellness seminar for students
• Monitor student outcomes and make data-driven decisions to ensure that student needs are met
• Document all notes on student wellbeing in a confidential and appropriate manner
• Take the lead in mediating conflict and coordinate responses with colleagues
• Work in collaboration with other members of the team to guide school culture
• Provide advice and support around orientation programming

Coach support

• Organize professional development opportunities to ensure that coaches are equipped to meet the various social/emotional needs of all students
• Collaborate with coaches in developing curriculum that supports student wellbeing
• Provide occasional studio coverage for coaches

QUALIFICATIONS

An ideal candidate will have:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
• At least three years of experience working with adolescents and families
• Certification as a school counselor or mental health professional, license preferred (e.g., LMHC, LICSW)
• Previous experience in school counseling or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to provide effective counseling services to adolescents
• Excellent skills in communication and collaboration
• Knowledge of adolescent development, mental health issues, and evidence-based counseling interventions
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic school environment and respond to situations with professionalism and empathy
• Genuine joy around working with adolescents in a highly creative and adaptive environment

Note: If you don't tick every box above, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're building a diverse team whose skills balance and complement one another.

NuVu does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We seek candidates who reflect the diversity of our student body and who are committed to inclusive and equitable practices.

We will be reviewing applications and reaching out to candidates on a rolling basis.

Ideal start date: June 24, 2024

Salary range: $82,000-$95,000, depending on experience

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