Description
The Whole Child Implementation Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting rural elementary schools in our region by helping them adopt and implement the Whole Child Model. This comprehensive approach integrates students’ social-emotional growth with academic success. This position is instrumental in driving transformative change within schools, ensuring the holistic development of students while fostering sustainable practices within school communities.
Start Date: May 5, 2025
This position is funded through a federal grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to impact rural elementary schools meaningfully by empowering educators and fostering environments where students can thrive academically and socially. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about social-emotional learning, equity in education, and driving sustainable change in schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coaching and Vision Development: Guide school teams in developing a clear vision for Whole Child initiatives by assessing current conditions, setting actionable goals, and building sustainable habits to achieve long-term success.
- Workshop Design and Facilitation: Design and lead professional development workshops tailored to support the adoption of the Whole Child Model, ensuring alignment with the unique needs of rural schools.
- Resource Utilization: Leverage existing resources to provide schools with the tools and strategies to implement the Whole Child Model effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Inspire and empower school teams, administrators, and community stakeholders to prioritize and invest in the Whole Child approach.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
- A minimum of three years of related work experience is needed, with a preference for candidates with experience in post-secondary education.
- Demonstrated expertise in social-emotional learning (SEL) within elementary school settings.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering professional development for educators.
- Strong relationship-building and coaching skills to foster collaboration and drive positive outcomes.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Sensitivity to and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within educational settings.
- Willingness and ability to travel to schools across the region to provide on-site support.
- A demonstrated commitment to improving educational outcomes for diverse and underserved student populations.
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
Application Instructions
To Apply: When you select “Apply Now,” you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover Letter.
- A current resume or CV.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
- Email and phone number of three professional references. Reference letters may be requested later.
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.