Substitute Counselor POOL (Secondary)

Master's Degree

Valid Counseling credential (PPS). Must attach CTC COUNSELING DESCRIPTION to application.

Please attach the following documents to your completed online application: Cover/interest letter, resume, three letters of recommendation (within the past year), Counseling (PPS) credential with CTC Counseling description, college transcripts (graduate and undergraduate) and CBEST/CSET test results.

Submit applications online at Edjoin.org. Only online applications will be accepted for this position. All documents are required in order to apply for this position. This posting is to create a pool.

Copy of Transcript (All college transcripts)

Credential Copy (PPS Counseling Credential Showing Counseling)

Letter of Introduction

Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Letters within the past year)

Resume

Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling

Comments and Other Information

Background: Our district is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity, upon leaving high school, to choose from a wide variety of options, including four-year colleges and universities, technical education, or a skilled career. In order to provide more intensive services to select students, we are looking for Substitute 7-12 Counselors who:

BELIEVE:

• All students can succeed

• Culture and language are teaching and learning assets

• Schools, parents, and the community are partners for the success of all students

• In the shared values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance

POSSESS:

• Background in and knowledge of 7-12 Counseling, with an emphasis on access for all students

• Experience in meeting the counseling/placement needs of all students, including English language learners, students in the lowest bands of achievement and students who are at risk and/or credit deficient

ARE PREPARED TO:

• Access and analyze student data in relation to academic achievement and college readiness

• Assist students in the selection of courses consistent with graduation and UC/CSU acceptance

• Design and monitor individual student academic programs which will ensure every student has access to post-secondary education and career opportunities

• Participate in planning and implementing school events that support student academic achievement and post-secondary opportunities which may include evening events

• Provide students and parents with support in applying for colleges and universities and assist families with the identification of resources for monetary assistance

• Access and analyze data to place students in appropriate intervention programs including companion classes, summer programs and credit recovery classes

• Act as a resource for teachers, parents and administrators to identify student needs, resolve student issues and problems, and provide district-approved outside referral sources when appropriate

• Assist in the identification of alternative pathways for credit deficient students

• Work with students and their families to meet student needs, including conducting parent/family outreach, regularly conducting home visits and intervening to reduce/eliminate truancy

• Work collaboratively with personnel at various school sites to develop plans to meet student needs

• Work collaboratively with parent outreach, AVID, Child Welfare and Attendance and other district departments/programs to ensure that student and community needs are being met

Requirements:

• An earned Master's Degree

• Valid PPS Counseling credential (CTC Description Showing Counseling)

Salary:

• Substitute Counselor - Minimum $161 per day

Substitute Counselor is a long-term position that could lead to future employment.

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