K-8 Coordinator of Wellness & Student Support

The K-8 Coordinator of Wellness & Student Support provides comprehensive support for student social, spiritual, and academic growth in a Christ-centered learning environment. This role partners with teachers to strengthen classroom management and instructional practices, while serving as a key liaison with parents. The Coordinator of Wellness & Student Support designs and leads professional development, assists administration in fostering a safe, nurturing, and academically rigorous school culture. This role guides students with a Christian worldview in their personal growth, character development, and decision-making.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Acts as student advocate to coordinate support services or addressing urgent situations as a member of the VCS crisis team
• Guides students in areas of character formation, mediation/conflict resolution, responsibility, and spiritual development through mentoring, counseling conversations, and consistent modeling of a biblical worldview
• Assist teachers with classroom management and instructional practices through coaching, modeling strategies, co-teaching opportunities, and providing resources that promote engaged, orderly, and Christ-centered classrooms
• Guides students/families to outside Christian counseling services as necessary
• Attend student discipline, wellness and academic progress meetings involving school staff and parents to aid in developing plans for support
• Assist with school testing, including implementation and other related duties
• Serve as a liaison with parents, facilitating clear and compassionate communication regarding student progress, social skills or growth concerns, academic support, and home-school partnerships
• Support, and in some cases, lead professional development for faculty on topics such as positive social skills support, trauma-informed practices, classroom management/instruction, and integrating faith into student support systems
• Collaborate with administration to analyze student data, contribute to school-wide wellness and academic initiatives, support policy implementation, and help maintain a positive school climate
• Model and promote a culture of grace, accountability, excellence, and Christ-like character among students, staff, and families
• Adheres to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, and codes
• Performs other related duties assigned by the K8 Principal & Vice Principals