The K-8 Coordinator of Wellness & Student Support provides comprehensive support for student social, spiritual, and academic growth in a Christ-centered learning environment. This role partners with teachers to strengthen classroom management and instructional practices, while serving as a key liaison with parents. The Coordinator of Wellness & Student Support designs and leads professional development, assists administration in fostering a safe, nurturing, and academically rigorous school culture. This role guides students with a Christian worldview in their personal growth, character development, and decision-making. 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Acts as student advocate to coordinate support services or addressing urgent situations as a member of the VCS crisis team
• Guides students in areas of character formation, mediation/conflict resolution, responsibility, and spiritual development through mentoring, counseling conversations, and consistent modeling of a biblical worldview   
• Assist teachers with classroom management and instructional practices through coaching, modeling strategies, co-teaching opportunities, and providing resources that promote engaged, orderly, and Christ-centered classrooms
• Guides students/families to outside Christian counseling services as necessary
• Attend student discipline, wellness and academic progress meetings involving school staff and parents to aid in developing plans for support
• Assist with school testing, including implementation and other related duties
• Serve as a liaison with parents, facilitating clear and compassionate communication regarding student progress, social skills or growth concerns, academic support, and home-school partnerships
• Support, and in some cases, lead professional development for faculty on topics such as positive social skills support, trauma-informed practices, classroom management/instruction, and integrating faith into student support systems
• Collaborate with administration to analyze student data, contribute to school-wide wellness and academic initiatives, support policy implementation, and help maintain a positive school climate
• Model and promote a culture of grace, accountability, excellence, and Christ-like character among students, staff, and families
• Adheres to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, and codes
• Performs other related duties assigned by the K8 Principal & Vice Principals

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony to others.
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs agree with our statement of faith. 
• Experience with student mediation and leading crisis team interventions
• Experience planning, organizing, and leading structured programs that support social growth for students
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills, including empathy, active listening, conflict resolution, and the ability to build trust with students, teachers, and parents.
• Leadership and coaching abilities to guide teachers in instructional and classroom management practices.
• Proficiency in analyzing student social skills, growth, and academic data to inform interventions and track progress.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple student cases and school-wide initiatives.
• Effective presentation and adult learning skills for designing and delivering professional development.
• Utilize Renweb (student information system)
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS/RTI), classroom management frameworks, and social-emotional learning
• Strong understanding of child development, trauma-informed practices, and differentiated academic support strategies
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors 
• Must be able to travel in state as needed (limited)

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in education, counseling, or related field 
• Experience in serving in a school setting (supporting students, parents & staff)
• Strong supervisory skills and leadership skills
• Established skills in addressing student behavioral and wellness challenges

Physical Requirements:

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time when necessary
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story)
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Frequent walking throughout the campus

Background Check Statement:

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, 

academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

About Valley Christian Schools:

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th grade big school opportunities in a small school environment across our two East Valley Campuses. Established in 1982, VCS provides nearly 1,100 Kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts, cutting-edge STEM programs, and a supporting community. The mission of Valley Christian Schools is to equip students to be culture changers for Christ by delivering academic excellence, facilitating spiritual growth, and building lifelong community. Valley Christian is highly accredited by both ACSI and Cognia, has been ranked as one of the Top Workplaces in Arizona for four consecutive years, and continues to achieve an “A” rating on Niche.com.

PLEASE NOTE: Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities. In addition, subject to Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate in its employment practices. Valley Christian Schools is a Christian education institution and, in compliance with Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. It is our desire to build an employee community of individuals who are currently living out their Christian faith that agree with our Statement of Faith, beliefs, philosophy, and qualifications.