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Position Overview

The Student Life Coordinator plays a central role in shaping the daily student experience at Compass High School. This position is responsible for developing and sustaining a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming school culture that supports students’ academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being. The Student Life Coordinator serves as a member of the school leadership team, contributing to decision-making and school improvement efforts

This role blends student support, school culture leadership, and program coordination, requiring strong relationship-building, organizational skills, and an understanding of neurodivergent learners. The Student Life Coordinator works closely with the administrative team, faculty, students, and families to ensure that systems, structures, and experiences are aligned to meet the needs of all learners.

Core Responsibilities

Student Support & School Culture

• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment that centers belonging and student voice

• Support student social-emotional development and executive functioning skills, including direct instruction (e.g., advisory, SEL programming)

• Establish and maintain daily structures and routines (lunch, advisory, unstructured time) that promote positive peer interactions

• Build strong, supportive relationships with students to enhance engagement and connection

• Celebrate student milestones and community-building moments (e.g., birthdays, assemblies, school traditions)

Student Discipline & Behavioral Support

• Partner with school leadership to support student discipline processes, including communication with families and staff

• Develop and implement individualized behavioral and support plans as needed

Academic & Postsecondary Support

• Provide academic advising and counseling, including support with goal setting and progress monitoring

• Assist students with post–high school planning (college, career pathways, transition readiness)

• Support systems such as Track My Progress and other tools used to monitor student growth

Family Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a key point of contact for ongoing communication with families

• Partner with caregivers to ensure alignment between school supports and student needs

Programming & School Events

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate student programming and co-curricular activities

• Lead and execute assemblies, orientation, intersession programming, and school events

• Support graduation planning, including logistics such as diplomas and cap/gown coordination

• Contribute to admissions, community engagement, and school-wide initiatives

• Ensure campus safety and supervision, including coverage during key times of day

• Provide substitute teaching support as needed

• Maintain visible school communication tools (e.g., bulletin boards, announcements)

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, School Leadership, or related field 

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience working in a school setting

• Teaching experience (credential preferred)

• Background in academic counseling or advising

• Strong understanding of neurodivergent learners (e.g., ADHD, autism, dyslexia) and their impact on learning and behavior

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Classroom teaching experience

• Experience with neurodiversity-affirming practices and executive function coaching

• Bilingual abilities

Key Competencies

• Relationship-centered and student-focused approach

• Strong executive functioning and organizational skills

• Ability to balance structure with flexibility

• Collaborative mindset and clear communication

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and neurodiversity-affirming practices

Compass High School is a nonprofit private school for students from diverse cultural and economic  backgrounds who have learning differences. The mission of Compass High School is to provide a supportive,  individualized program to help students develop their full academic potential. We focus on learning strategies,  social competence, and self-advocacy to give students the knowledge and self-confidence they need to succeed. Compass High School is located in Belmont, California. 

Characteristics of Compass High School: 

• Highly motivated students in grades 9-12 

• A dedicated faculty who believes that all students learn differently and who vary their teaching style to meet individuals’ needs 

• Small classes (average 6 students per class) 

• Strong collaboration with families 

• A school climate where all students are valued and nurtured 

• A college preparatory curriculum augmented with electives  in the arts, technology, and physical education 

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@compasshigh.org 

Please put “Student Life Coordinator” in the subject of your email. 

Or mail to: 

Hiring Committee

Compass High School 

1500 Ralston Ave.

Belmont, CA  94002

For more information, visit www.compasshigh.org

Compass High School seeks to connect with educators who are passionate about working with neurodivergent learners and who want to become part of our thriving learning community now or in the future. We are looking for individuals who are interested in either part-time or full-time teaching positions.

Current areas of instructional interest include:

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL)

• Social Sciences/History

• Performing & Visual Arts

About Compass High School

Compass High School is a Bay Area college-preparatory high school dedicated to serving students with learning differences, including ADHD, Autism (Level 1), dyslexia, anxiety, executive-function challenges, and twice-exceptionality (2E). We believe each student has unique strengths and learning pathways, and our educators design deeply personalized, research-based instruction that honors how each student learns best.

Our learning community is rooted in supportive relationships, small class sizes (average ~6–7 students), and a high level of individualized academic support and accommodations — including multisensory and differentiated instruction — to help all students reach college and life readiness.

We Look for Educators Who:

• Have a genuine love for high school students and a commitment to building meaningful, affirming relationships.

• Believe deeply in strength-based educational approaches and teaching with purpose, respect, and empathy.

• Are excited to collaborate with colleagues, families, and specialists to design and implement responsive instruction that supports neurodivergent learners.

• Value ongoing professional growth and the use of current best practices in curriculum and instruction, including approaches tailored for learners with learning differences.

• Enjoy being part of a close-knit, student-centered community where creativity, compassion, and high expectations coexist.

Teacher Responsibilities 

Teaching faculty typically:

• Teach at least four class sections per academic term.

• Engage in student advisory and relationship-building roles.

• Participate in school events, grade-level experiences, and community activities that support students holistically.

• Contribute to departmental collaboration, team meetings, and school-wide committees.

• Support student success through intentional instructional practices and flexible, strengths-based learning environments.

(Exact responsibilities may vary based on position, student needs, and program structure.)

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree, California teaching credential (or willingness to acquire) required; a Master’s degree preferred

• Experience teaching high school students — ideally including work with diverse learning differences and individualized approaches.

• Strong knowledge of and commitment to research-driven instructional practices and curriculum design.

We Offer:

Compass High School provides an innovative, supportive, and collaborative professional environment where teachers grow as educators and advocates for neurodivergent learners. Faculty work with a team of caring specialists dedicated to individualized instructional planning and student success.

Salary range - In the spirit of pay transparency, Compass High School shares compensation information for the 2026–2027 academic year. Our faculty includes educators at many stages of their careers—from those early in the profession to those with decades of classroom experience. For full-time teaching roles for new hires the salary range spans $60,000–$80,000.. Individual compensation is determined based on experience, role responsibilities, and scope of work.  Part-time and hourly positions are compensated on a prorated or hourly basis, aligned with this range and commensurate with experience and expectations of the role.

To Be Considered for Future Opportunities:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@compasshigh.org, indicating the subject area(s) you are interested in teaching. If a position opens that may be a strong match for your skills and experience, we will reach out to you.

Current Job Openings:

Positions are posted on the Compass High School Careers page as they become available. Please check the school’s website regularly for updates.(For reference:https://www.compasshigh.org — look for employment or career links.)

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Compass High School is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community and administers all personnel practices without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.

Learn More About Us:

Compass High School is a student-centered, personalized, college-prep community where educators partner with learners to unlock potential, cultivate confidence, and develop the skills students need to thrive in college and beyond.