Director of Wellness & Mental Health Programs at Griffin Technology Academies

About the Employer

Welcome to Griffin Technology Academies! Griffin Technology Academies is located in one of the most affordable areas to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are less than 35 miles from downtown San Francisco and thirteen miles away from Napa Valley. The city is filled with open spaces, cultural events, new and old businesses, and most importantly, a sense of community. Griffin Technology Academies (GTA Schools) is a network of 4 charter schools in Vallejo, California, that focuses on providing students with a high-quality education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The first GTA charter, Mare Island Technology Academy Middle and High Schools, was founded in 2001, later adding Griffin Academy Middle and High Schools in 2018. GTA Schools serve students in grades 6-12. Griffin Technology Academies offer a variety of programs and services designed to support students in achieving academic success. These include: small class sizes, personalized instruction, extracurricular activities, and enrichment opportunities like burgeoning athletic programs, before and after school care programs, early college (dual enrollment, articulation, concurrent enrollment), AVID, and CTE courses. The schools also provide students with access to technology resources, including laptops and tablets. Students in high school also have opportunities for community service, internships, and career exploration experiences coordinated through GTA’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. What makes our schools special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging students in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment. We invite you to come learn with us. GTA offers Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life), participation in California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), Union Representation, and very competitive salaries.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Director of Wellness & Mental Health Programs provides organization-wide leadership for GTA’s school-based wellness, mental health, and integrated student support programs. The Director leads the development and operation of Wellness Centers across GTA school sites and oversees a coordinated system of wellness and mental health services delivered through GTA staff, Wellness Coaches, community partners, and contracted service providers. The Director supervises Wellness Coaches and assigned wellness staff, coordinates wellness and mental health resources for students and families, supports implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL), and provides leadership for behavioral health, crisis response, and related student wellness initiatives. The Director works in partnership with the Chief Community Schools Officer to ensure wellness, mental health, and integrated student supports are aligned with GTA’s broader Community Schools strategy, identified student and family needs, and approved CCSPP activities.

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