Director of Scholar Success & High School Transitions

Ethos Classical; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Classical is seeking a Director of Scholar Success & High School Transitions to lead social-emotional learning, scholar engagement, and high school readiness. This role directly manages the SEL Coaches and partners with campus leaders, teachers, and families to provide consistent support for scholars.

The director will also design and drive the high school transition process, helping families understand options, complete applications, and prepare for a successful transition to high school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting scholar success, SEL, school culture, or counseling.
• Experience managing or coaching adults.
• Experience working with middle school scholars and families.
• Strong communication, organization, and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of high school admissions and transition planning preferred.
• Commitment to educational equity and Ethos’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach SEL Coaches; set clear expectations for scholar support and family communication.
• Oversee SEL initiatives and monitor progress across campuses with data-driven adjustments.
• Develop and lead a comprehensive high school readiness program for grades 7–8.
• Coordinate information sessions, campus visits, applications, and transition activities.
• Foster strong family and community partnerships and equitable access to information.

Skills

Strong communication

Data analysis

Coaching adults

Social-emotional learning

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIS software

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

About Ethos Classical

Ethos Classical is a tuition-free public charter school committed to providing scholars with a safe, joyful, and rigorous education. As we grow to serve scholars in grades K–8, we are seeking a leader who will strengthen scholar support and prepare our middle school scholars for success in high school and beyond.

Position Overview

The Director of Scholar Success & High School Transitions leads our approach to social-emotional learning, scholar engagement, and high school readiness. This leader directly manages our SEL Coaches and partners with campus leaders, teachers, and families to ensure scholars receive consistent, effective support.

The Director also develops and leads the high school transition process, helping scholars and families understand their options, complete applications, and prepare for a successful transition.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Manage, coach, and evaluate SEL Coaches.
• Set clear expectations for scholar support, family communication, and documentation.
• Lead regular coaching meetings and professional development.
• Coordinate with campus leaders to align SEL Coaches’ work with campus priorities.

Scholar Success and Social-Emotional Learning

• Lead a consistent approach to social-emotional learning across campuses.
• Partner with school teams to support scholars experiencing challenges with behavior, attendance, engagement, or peer relationships.
• Establish clear support plans with goals, assigned responsibilities, and regular progress reviews.
• Use scholar data to identify needs, monitor progress, and improve supports.
• Partner with counselors and specialized services staff to coordinate appropriate services and referrals.

High School Readiness and Transitions

• Build and lead a high school readiness program for middle school scholars, with targeted support for grades 7–8.
• Help scholars and families explore high school options that align with their strengths, interests, and goals.
• Coordinate information sessions, school visits, application support, and transition activities.
• Maintain a calendar of application, admissions, and enrollment deadlines.
• Partner with school teams to prepare required records, recommendations, and application materials.
• Track each eighth-grade scholar’s progress toward a confirmed high school placement.
• Support scholars in developing the academic habits, self-advocacy, and organizational skills needed for high school.

Family and Community Partnerships

• Communicate clearly and proactively with families about scholar support and high school transitions.
• Build relationships with high schools and community partners.
• Ensure families have equitable access to information and application support.
• Coordinate the transfer of scholar information in accordance with school procedures and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting scholar success, social-emotional learning, school culture, or counseling.
• Experience managing or coaching adults.
• Experience working with middle school scholars and families.
• Strong communication, organization, and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of high school admissions and transition planning preferred.
• Commitment to educational equity and Ethos’s mission.

What Success Looks Like

• SEL Coaches provide consistent, effective support with clear goals and follow-through.
• Scholars receiving targeted support demonstrate progress in engagement, attendance, behavior, or social-emotional skills.
• Scholars and families understand their high school options and meet key deadlines.
• Every eighth-grade scholar has a confirmed high school placement and a transition plan.

Start Date: June 1, 2027

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Classical is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.