Director of Student Wellness & Federal Programs

Executive Director of Student Success and Federal Programs Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Lincoln Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Job Details Job ID: 5726070 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 20, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC) Position Type: Full-time Position Summary The Executive Director provides strategic leadership for student wellness, social-emotional learning, behavior support, and federally funded programs. The role prioritizes social-emotional well‑being, fosters belonging, and expands wraparound support to meet students’ holistic needs. Responsibilities include supervising personnel and programs related to social work and mental health, evaluating program effectiveness, collaborating with internal and external partners, and improving school discipline practices. The position also leads federally funded programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. This includes reviewing Title I and Pre‑K/Head Start plans and budgets, conducting site visits, preparing grant applications, monitoring expenditures, and reporting outcomes. Essential Duties Lead short- and long-term planning for social and emotional learning aligned with the district’s Strategic Plan. Respond to inquiries and disseminate information about federal programs to stakeholders. Prepare grant applications for Title I and Pre‑K/Head Start, monitor grant expenditures, and create summary reports. Oversee McKinney‑Vento and Title IX programming, including safeguards for student support. Coordinate student identification for intervention programs, and provide direct support to schools. Design and facilitate professional training on social-emotional learning for staff and students. Consult with school administrators on student needs and parent engagement. Compile monthly and annual program reports for district leadership. Serve as resource for prevention and intervention programs and identify evidence-based behavioral strategies. Assist in referrals to community agencies for specialized behavioral services. Participate in evaluation of prevention and intervention programs. Prepare district bulletins, memorandums, and other publications as required. Attend relevant training and educational programs. Collaborate with the district webmaster to publicize announcements and events. Maintain compliance with all district policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in an educational‑related field. Three years of teaching experience (counseling or social work required). Master’s degree in School Administration required. Experience with elementary and secondary students strongly recommended. Experience working with school staff to solve learning challenges for students with academic, social, and emotional difficulties, including racially diverse backgrounds. Physical Requirements Ability to safely perform job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance in line with ADA, FMLA, and other standards. Disclosure This document provides descriptive information about the position. Work actually performed may vary. It should not be used as a guarantee of employment or promotion. The school reserves the right to change this document as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education