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Head of People

El Cerrito, CA · On-site

$97K - $111K/yr

Head of People Work Year: 12 months Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time Salary Range: $97,500-$111 ... Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of ...

Head of People

El Cerrito, CA · On-site

$97K - $111K/yr

Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of ... The Head of People plays an invaluable role in overseeing and coordinating all personnel related ...

Head of People

El Cerrito, CA · On-site

$97K - $111K/yr

Head of People Work Year: 12 months Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time Salary Range: $97,500-$111 ... Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of ...

Teacher of Maths

Hastings On Hudson, NY · On-site

$48K - $63K/yr

... and student wellbeing. It is expected that the successful candidate will teach at KS3, GCSE and A ... To deliver the appropriate curriculum as outlined by the Head of Faculty. To contribute to the ...

$113 - $138/hr

The Head of Reference manages all aspects of the library's Reference Department, ensuring that it provides high-quality research and information services to faculty, students, staff, and alumni. This ...

Head of School

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

This role requires guiding and supervising students across various age groups using Montessori ... The Montessori Head of School also assists in Montessori teacher training and handles various ...

Head of Reference

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$113 - $138/hr

The Head of Reference manages all aspects of the library's Reference Department, ensuring that it provides high-quality research and information services to faculty, students, staff, and alumni. This ...

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How much do head of student wellbeing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of student wellbeing in the United States is $96,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a head of student wellbeing?

A Head of Student Wellbeing is responsible for creating and implementing strategies to support students' mental health, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. They work closely with staff, students, and external agencies to provide support services, promote a positive school culture, and address individual student concerns. This role often involves developing policies, running well-being programs, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a head of student wellbeing?

To thrive as a Head Of Student Wellbeing, you need expertise in student support services, mental health practices, safeguarding protocols, and typically a background in education, counseling, or psychology. Familiarity with case management software, incident reporting systems, and wellbeing assessment tools is highly valued, along with relevant certifications such as mental health first aid. Outstanding interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams help set exceptional candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for effectively responding to student needs, implementing wellbeing initiatives, and fostering a positive, supportive educational environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a head of student wellbeing, and how does the role address them?

A Head Of Student Wellbeing often encounters challenges such as managing complex individual student cases, promoting inclusivity, and balancing proactive wellbeing initiatives with responsive support. The role requires close collaboration with faculty, counselors, external agencies, and sometimes parents to create comprehensive support networks. Navigating confidentiality concerns, handling crises, and prioritizing limited resources are also part of the role’s complexity. Success in this position depends on maintaining effective communication, staying up-to-date with best practices in student wellbeing, and continually adapting strategies to meet evolving student needs.

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Infographic showing various Head Of Student Wellbeing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,611 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

DHS Guidance/Student Wellness Counselor (3272)

Dunlap School District #323

Dunlap, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Counselor
Date Posted:
7/7/2025
Location:
Dunlap High School
Date Available:
08/01/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until FilledFLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Student Services / Principal
This position will start with the 2025-2026 school year.
Position Objective
The Guidance/Student Wellness Counseling position is responsible for providing guidance support as directed by the biulding principal and coordinating clinical counseling support services to students impacted by various mental health needs such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, grief and loss, trauma/crisis, suicidality and/or self-harm, self-injury, which impacts their ability to succeed in their respective academic environment and pursuits. Additionally, they effectively manage a student caseload, demonstrating the knowledge and skill necessary to provide age-appropriate and supportive clinical counseling tailored to the unique needs of the students served.
Essential Functions:
  • Maintains a regular caseload of students with mental health/wellbeing challenges that may impede academic success and/or the school environment
  • Assists students in coping utilizing individualized, brief solution focused therapy treatment methods
  • Conducts formal intake interview to determine individualized counseling needs
  • Applies dynamic, cognitive and behavioral techniques to improve psychological adjustment in the school environment
  • Collaborates with and provides consultation to other relevant interdisciplinary professionals in planning effective strategies to support student wellbeing
Additional Functions:
  • Provides consultation as needed with school staff and parents/legal guardians regarding impact of mental health and psychosocial factors on student wellbeing
  • Assists in developing resources to resolve problems and interface these with school and community needs
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Completion of a Master's Degree in Counseling or closely related field.
  • Professional Educator License - School Support Personnel - School Counselor
Competencies:
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
  • Adaptable to different work scenarios and schedules. Able to prioritize efforts in order to achieve a student-focused solution
  • Able to work in various team-oriented work groups to come to a student-focused solution
  • Adhere to NASW Code of Ethics
Working conditions
  • Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting
  • Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language. Must be able to lift an individual student
  • Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings is a requirement