Wellness Support Specialist

Position Overview: The Wellness Support Specialist will play a key role in supporting student behavior management, fostering a positive school culture, and assisting with the overall wellness of students. This position involves collaborating with staff, families, and administration to promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment conducive to student growth and learning. The Wellness Support Specialist will assist in managing student discipline, implementing behavioral interventions, and helping to create a climate that values respect, empathy, and inclusivity.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Behavior and Discipline Support:

• Assist in monitoring student behavior and implementing schoolwide behavioral expectations.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify students needing behavioral support and develop individualized plans.
• Support students with conflict resolution strategies, helping them manage emotions and resolve disputes constructively.
• Provide guidance and supervision during transitions, recess, and lunch periods to promote positive behavior.
• Track student behavior data and communicate with families about behavior concerns and progress.

School Culture and Climate:

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture by modeling positive behavior and fostering relationships with students.
• Implement programs and activities that promote socialemotional learning (SEL) and character development.
• Support the creation of a safe and welcoming environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Assist in organizing schoolwide events, celebrations, and initiatives that enhance the overall school climate.

Collaboration with Staff and Families:

• Work closely with teachers and other school staff to provide guidance on behavior management strategies and interventions.
• Act as a liaison between families and the school, communicating effectively about student wellbeing, behavior, and academic progress.
• Participate in parentteacher conferences, workshops, and communitybuilding activities to promote a unified approach to student support.
• Provide resources and guidance to parents on managing student behavior and supporting socialemotional development at home.

Administrative Support:

• Assist in maintaining student records related to behavior and wellness interventions.
• Prepare reports and documentation on student progress and behavioral trends.
• Support the administration in the development and implementation of school policies related to behavior and student discipline.
• Assist with scheduling and organizing meetings related to student support services.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with elementaryaged students, particularly in the areas of behavior management and wellness.
• Knowledge of student development, socialemotional learning, and positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and support staff.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Compassionate, patient, and solutionoriented mindset when working with students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in behavior management, socialemotional learning, or related fields.
• Experience with restorative practices or conflict resolution strategies.
• Bilingual are a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional evenings for parent meetings or school events
• Work in a school setting with students, staff, and families