K-3 Director of Student Success

K-3 Director of Student Success

Deadline: November 1, 2026

District/Organization: Almont Community Schools

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: $65,000-$72,500

Position Details

Almont Community Schools is searching for a Director of Student Success at Orchard Primary School (K-3). This person plays a vital role in supporting the school in academic achievement, behavioral/social emotional support, and setting a positive school culture. This role is grant funded for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications: A minimum of 3-5 years working with elementary aged students; a valid teaching, counseling, or administrative license. A masters in counseling, school administration, or social work preferred.

Required Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; excellent organizational and time

management abilities; problem solving and critical thinking ability; ability to work individually and

with a team; flexible and open-minded.

Responsibilities

Behavioral/Non-Academic Supports

Support discipline and behavioral challenges utilizing PBIS (positive behavior incentive

structure) and restorative practice procedures in a manner consistent with school and

district policies.

Become trained in CSTAG (comprehensive school threat assessment guide) to conduct

investigations into potential threats made by and between students for the safety of all

students.

Crisis intervention, de-escalation, and prevention with at-risk students.

Work with the principal to set a positive school climate through the implementation of

PBIS program, monthly school assemblies, and other incentive programs.

Push into classrooms on a monthly basis to deliver Social Emotional Learning utilizing

the approved school curriculum of TRAILS or the Positivity Project. Tie Social

Emotional Lessons to school's expectations to support positive decision making.

Work with students struggling to make positive choices at school through a variety of

strategies (check-in/check out system, weekly meetings on positive behavior,

implementing behavior plans, etc.)

Lead and collaborate with teachers to promote positive behavior in the classroom.

Clearly communicate with parents/families on how school and home can collaborate to

support students making excellent choices at school.

Support students qualifying as at-risk.

Work with the principal to plan and deliver high quality professional development for teachers

and staff.

Regularly communicate and collaborate with teachers and parents to create solutions

for student success (i.e. mental health support plan, attendance plans, academic

support plans).

Build strong relationships with teachers, students, and community to foster a

supportive and collaborative environment.

Support, create, and participate in outside of school events.

Support and promote school safety.

Work with families struggling with attendance and truancy issues.

Co-coordinate Title I, II, III, and IV program planning as well as other district grants.

Other duties as assigned.

Academic Supports

Work with students needing additional ELA and Math support particularly those

qualifying for Title 1, 504, and IEP support. Including, but not limited to, push-in and

pull-out support for both individual and small groups.

Provide ELA and math coaching with individuals and groups of teachers.

Participate in 3x yearly data days alongside teachers, principal, and literacy coach

to review student growth/progress and create intervention strategies.

Collaborate with the principal to lead a monthly I-Team (child study). Including early

identification of students for additional support, providing strategies to support these

students.

Collect and analyze data to track student success and identify trends.

Application Procedures

Internal applicants should send their cover letter and updated resume to chawley@almontschools.org

External applicants must apply online through Frontline Consortium at https://www.applitrack.com/almont/onlineapp/

E-mail: chawley@almontschools.org

Website: Link

Attachments: Director-of-Student-Success.pdf

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