Student Formation Coordinator

Culture & Formation

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission vision and core beliefs of Divine Child High School.

• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of Jesus Christ.

• Support and adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of Detroit

• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required)

• Assist the School Life Team with leading a schoolwide vision for student formation rooted in Catholic teaching and the virtues.

• Assist with the planning of formation programming with Campus Ministry and Counseling (retreats student programming parent nights) as needed.

• Assist with coaching faculty on classroom culture preventive practices and consistent expectations.

• Work with the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs to oversee day-to-day student conduct attendance and uniform standards with a formative restorative approach.

• Work with the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs to design and execute tiered responses to behavior (reflection restitution mentoring loss-of-privilege restorative conferences) aligned with policy.

• Assist the counseling team with coordinating and executing individualized student support plans and work with families for students with repeated or significant concerns.

• Maintain timely accurate records (referrals interventions outcomes) in the student information system (PowerSchool).

• Build trusting relationships with students; be a visible steady presence before school at lunches and during transitions.

• Communicate regularly with families seeking partnership and clarity.

• Collaborate closely with Campus Ministry to connect students to the sacramental and spiritual life of the school.

• Ensure student conduct policies reflect Catholic anthropology are developmentally appropriate and are applied equitably.

• Participate in the student threat/risk response with administration as needed.

• Uphold diocesan/school policies for child protection mandated reporting confidentiality and crisis response.

• Supervise students and coordinate programming for students serving in-school suspension and detention.

• Assist the administration in supervising school common areas and student sections at extracurricular and athletic events.

• Analyze culture data (attendance tardies referrals climate surveys) to drive improvement; report trends to leadership.

• Assist with major school events (orientations dances assemblies) and support co-curricular life that fosters belonging.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.

• Successful experience in secondary education student life counseling campus ministry or related leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive school culture and to manage student behavior with clarity and care.

• Knowledge of restorative practices and developmentally appropriate discipline.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills judgment discretion and follow-through.

• The ability to keep confidentiality.

Preferred

• Practicing Catholic in good standing; deep understanding of and commitment to the mission of Catholic education.

• Masters degree in education educational leadership counseling or related field.

• Experience collaborating with facilitating initiatives across teams.

• Mission alignment & witness: Models a Christian life of charity and integrity.

• Relational leadership: Listens well de-escalates and builds trust.

• Consistency & fairness: Applies policies equitably; documents and follows up.

• Formation mindset: Focuses on growth accountability and reconciliation.

• Data-informed judgment: Uses evidence to shape plans and measure impact.

• Collaboration: Works seamlessly with Academics Counseling and Campus Ministry.

Work Schedule & Environment

• On-campus student-facing role with presence at arrival/dismissal lunches and events.

• Occasional evenings/weekends for activities parent programs and emergencies.

Physical & Background Requirements

• Ability to move throughout campus and supervise in varied settings.

• Satisfactory background check; completion of diocesan safe-environment training.