Student Wellness Services Administrator

Canyons School District - Sandy, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Sandy, UT

Educational Services

About the position

The Student Wellness Services Administrator is responsible for implementing policies and procedures to ensure that each student is safe, healthy, and ready to learn. This role involves leading and managing the District Case Management Team (DCMT) and District Support Team (DST) processes, providing consultation to school administrators, and facilitating meetings related to student discipline. The administrator will also oversee case management, conduct policy reviews, and serve as the district Title IX lead investigator. The position requires strong organizational, technical writing, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and provide direct oversight to CSD's DCMT and DST processes.
• Provide consultation to school administrators from start of investigation to DCMT case completion.
• Facilitate the DST and DCMT new cases and review ongoing cases.
• Select case management team with representatives from each school level.
• Coordinate and collaborate with school and district staff members, students, parents, and administrators to facilitate suspension reinstatement meetings.
• Oversee file management for each student involved in DCMT.
• Conduct a Safe Schools Policy review with each student and parent regarding violations to Student Code of Conduct Policy.
• Serve as part of the Policy Committee with Legal Services, CSD Leadership, and CSD Board Members on policies related to Student Code of Conduct and Discipline.
• Serve as the district Title IX lead investigator and decision maker.
• Help refine, implement and support the DCMT regarding the decision-making process for student discipline.
• Provide training on proper investigative steps and practices for school administrators.
• Guide and support school principals and assistant principals with disciplinary decision making.
• Provide resources and support to principals, parents, staff members, and district departments related to student discipline.
• Provide direct support to CSD's Peer Court Program for disciplinary referrals.
• Coordinate professional development activities regarding student discipline with district specialists and school administrators.
• Direct the collection, organization and analysis of student data as it pertains to the DCMT and goals within the SWS Department.
• Address complex situations with compassion, empathy, and professionalism.
• Support students and schools with the reintegration process and coordinate with the SWS's Program Administrator.
• Represent Canyons School District and Student Wellness Services on community agency representation and district committees.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Utah professional educator license in School Leadership.
• Minimum of 5 years school-based administrative experience.
• In-depth knowledge of student code of conduct, DCMT, and levels of progressive intervention.
• In-depth knowledge of student discipline laws, state board rule, and guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and direct tasks with well-educated, opinionated, and outgoing personalities.
• High degree of patience, dignity, empathy, and sensitivity.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills in problem solving, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to lead and develop a strong, collaborative team.
• Ability to supervise and lead employees effectively.
• Outstanding organization, self-drive, and initiative.

Nice-to-haves

• Multi-level school-based administrative experience preferred.

Benefits

• Salary based on administrative schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on student wellness.