Wellness Coach-Early Childhood

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Wellness Coach

Department

Schools & HR

Bargain Unit Classification

Bargaining Unit-EARL

Reports To

Wellness Captain and Building Leaders

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Other

Stipend

Pay Scale/Lane

$1902.10

Benefits

Benefit Summary

Work Calendar

Regular School Calendar

Version Date

7/2026

PART I: SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position serves in a building leadership role for the staff SEL initiatives, including support in implementation of wellness and self-care activities.

PART II: MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

General Experience

• Certified employee of the district for at least four full years.

Education

B. CREDENTIALS:

• Has received at least a proficient evaluation rating during the last evaluation cycle
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Has excellent attendance on professional development days
• Is willing and able to participate in and organize wellness and self-care activities that may take place during non-school hours/days.

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of staff and how these characteristics affect the staff's life and learning;
• Strong interpersonal and social skills;
• Organizational and creative skills;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective staff wellness and self-care environment;
• Ability to assist in adapting wellness and self-care strategies and materials according to the needs of the staff;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with staff;
• Ability to follow oral and written direction of program administrator, seeking clarification as needed;
• Ability to motivate staff to improve their wellness and self-care skills;
• Ability to use strategies that promote the staff's wellness and self-care;
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and administration.

PART III: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrates and understanding of wellness and self-care for adults;
• Attends additional training provided by the district dealing with SEL, trauma, and restorative practices;
• Participates in staff meetings with school administrators by leading community circles and/or Calm Classroom activities;
• Serves as spokesperson for staff wellness and self-care with building staff;
• Facilitates school wellness and self-care activities including community circles for staff, monthly wellness bulletin boards, quarterly wellness Friday's; wellness activities on professional development days, and personalized notes to staff;
• Collaborates bi-weekly with Wellness Coaches, school and district administrator to ensure staff are knowledgeable about wellness and self-care activities;
• Provides support for new staff members;
• Coordinates with building and district administration to develop and implement "staff celebration and social activities;"
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

PART IV: STAFF SUPERVISION

• Not applicable

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

RLAS #116 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE DISTRICT WHEN NECESSARY.