School Counselor (2026/27 School Year)

NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:

1. Letter of Introduction
2. Resume (Full Work History)
3. Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) current (dated within the last 3 years), professional letters (one must be from a current or former direct supervisor)
4. Copy of Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all college/university transcripts
5. Credential Copy: Credential Copy (Proof of valid, current, and appropriate California Pupil Personnel Services credential as a PDF print out from CTC (copy should reflect dates of issuance and expiration)
6. English Learner Authorization (If not embedded in credential, provide a copy of CLAD, CTEL or equivalent) if applicable

 

Please note: All required documents must be submitted at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed.

 

School Counselor 

Job Description

 

Reports To:        Director of Student Services (or designee)

FLSA Status: Exempt

School Classification: Certificated

Pay Schedule: Range 11A $86,155-$102,531

Work Schedule: 190 days/11 months

Location: Onsite and Remote Office

 

Position Summary:  The school counselor oversees the school counseling program with the goal of creating curriculum and practices while providing direct and indirect counseling services to students in need.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Primary Focus

1. Supports the growth and development of the department through a high level of collaboration with all members of the department team and through a high level of focus on the needs of the individual department
2. Develops and executes plans in collaboration with the assistant director of the department in order to meet the department’s mission and vision
3. Stays mindful of the larger needs of the school when making recommendations to the assistant director and sustains the department through a high level of support
4. Plans, organizes, and directs the work of others within the department as assigned
5. Conducts research on educational laws and trends that pertain to the department as needed

 

Develops Department and School

1. Notices department needs and shares those needs along with creative solutions with the assistant director (or director, if applicable) 
2. Executes a plan with the assistant director of the department in order to meet department goals 
3. Collaborates with the assistant director on developing the regional agenda for the department with an effort to tie content to the department goal 
4. Responds to questions in the compilation using a constructive, supportive, and positive tone
5. Maintains department manual and calendar with all department processes and protocols and ensures it is accurate, up to date, and continually referenced and used
6. Serves as a member of the panel for department positions and other positions as needed
7. Supports in the creation of Sage University 

 

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Assists with presentations for the board, authorizer, and other stakeholders as needed; Attends and presents at meetings as needed
2. Reviews WASC document in relation to department to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, proper grammar, clear writing, and conciseness 
3. Leads WASC committee as needed

 

Direct Counseling Services 

1. Assesses student data to develop an action plan for direct services
2. Creates a direct service program which includes one-on-one and group counseling opportunities
3. Conducts virtual direct counseling services
4. Analyzes the effectiveness of direct counseling services offered and make adjustments as needed
5. Conducts suicide risk assessments for students as needed
6. Services students during normal business hours unless prior approval has been extended by supervisor

 

Indirect Counseling Services 

1. Assesses student data to develop an action plan for indirect services
2. Identifies community resources and referrals for indirect services
3. Makes suggestions as needed to additional services 
4. Has an ongoing understanding the scope of the school’s services and making referral suggestions as appropriate
5. Analyzes the effectiveness of indirect counseling offered and make adjustments as needed

 

Management and Accountability

1. Identifies student counseling needs through data collection i