Director of Social Emotional Learning, Mental Health and Wellness

Position Type :

Administration / Director

Date Posted : 7 / 8 / 2025

Location :

Pawtucket School Department

Director of Social Emotional Learning, Mental Health & Wellness

(12-month position)

Under the general direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Social Emotional Learning, Mental Health & Wellness provides strategic leadership and coordination to develop infrastructure, culture, and competencies for systemic SEL implementation. This leader oversees and evaluates all SEL, Mental Health, and Wellness programs districtwide. The Director collaborates with psychologists, social workers, behavior interventionists, MTSS staff, curriculum and instruction, multilingual learners, special education, student services, and health services to ensure integrated supports.

This leader will guide the formation of a newly established Office of SEL, Mental Health &Wellness. The Director is responsible for advancing a comprehensive, tiered SEL model and professional learning plan to ensure safe, inclusive, culturally and linguistically responsive school environments that support the whole child.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead districtwide SEL strategy and vision aligned to Pawtucket's mission, values, and equity commitments.
• Facilitate SEL workgroups and oversee goal-setting, implementation, and evaluation processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners on SEL-related data systems, tools, and program evaluation.
• Oversee development of a K-12 Tier 1 SEL curriculum framework integrated into academics and adult SEL.
• Assess and enhance current SEL programs, curricula, and school-based practices.
• Develop and implement a districtwide SEL professional learning plan for educators, leaders, and support staff.
• Coach and support school leaders in developing safe, inclusive, culturally and linguistically sustaining environments.
• Coordinate family and community engagement strategies for SEL and mental health awareness.
• Supervise SEL-related personnel including coaches, social workers, psychologists, and project staff.
• Oversee the integration of SEL into MTSS systems and collaborate on equity-focused SEL / mental health policies.
• Generate reports and secure funding to support SEL strategic goals.
• Represent the department on the District Health & Wellness Committee and other strategic committees.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary : $120,000-$125,000

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.