
School Counselor Intern at Mountain View School District - El Monte
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of a school psychologist or credentialed school counselor. Provides counseling services to pupils and parents. Uses counseling and consultation techniques to promote pupil motivation and adjustment to school. Community and home environments.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN
Description of Position
Under the direct supervision of a school psychologist or credentialed school counselor, provides counseling services to pupils and parents. Uses counseling and consultation techniques to promote pupil motivation and adjustment to school, community, and home environments.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements the philosophy, goals, policies, and objectives of the school district as adopted by the Board of Education.
- Assists teachers in creating a flexible program and classroom environment which enhances individual growth.
- Assists teachers in motivating pupils to develop the skills and attitudes which promote the acquisition of knowledge and participation in a democratic society.
- Provides services to pupils through consultation, individual and group counseling, and classroom involvement.
- Assists teachers in using the principles of behavior management and other useful techniques in the classroom.
- Assists pupils in making academic progress consistent with their abilities.
- Counsels pupils and their parents regarding matters relating to learning attitude.
- Assists the psychological services department in the preparation of assessments.
- Screens children for possible Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
- Assesses the counseling needs of identified special education children and develops and implements appropriate IEP goals and objectives.
- Attends IEP meetings when appropriate.
- Performs other related services as assigned.
Non-Instructional Duties
- Establishes effective rapport with pupils and school personnel.
- Establishes a working relationship with parents and members of the school community.
- Assists pupils in effecting a smooth transition between school and home, and between school levels.
- Provides assistance to staff in planning and conducting parent-teacher conferences, and participates in conferences upon request.
- Provides information and assistance to parents in their understanding of child development.
- Informs parents of available community resources.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Has completed or is in the process of completing coursework leading to a Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Personal Qualifications:
- Appearance, grooming, and personality which establishes a desirable example for students.
- Ability to communicate and relate well to students, parents, and staff.
Desired Qualification
Bilingual Spanish/English
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications with missing documents will be disqualified. Interested applicants must attach the following to Ingrid Gonzalez, Personnel Services: 1. Application/Edjoing (make sure it is complete) 2. Resume 3. Two current letters of recommendation 4. Copy of Bachelor’s Degree 5. Proof of completed or is in the process of completing course work leading to a Masters Degree in School Counseling., Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Implements the philosophy, goals policies and objectives of the school district as adopted by the Board of Education. 2. Assists teachers in creating a flexible program and classroom environment which enhances individual growth. 3. Assists teachers in motivating pupils to develop the skills and attitudes which promote the acquisition of knowledge and participation in a democratic society. 4. Provides services to pupils through consultation, individual and group counseling, and classroom involvement. 5. Assists teachers in using the principles of behavior management and other useful techniques in the classroom. 6. Assists pupils in making academic progress consistent with their abilities. 7. Counsels pupils and their parents regarding matters relating to learning attitude. 8. Assists the psychological services department in the preparation of assessments. 9. Screens children for possible Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). 10. Assesses the counseling needs of identified special education children and develops and implements appropriate IEP goals and objectives. 11. Attends IEP meetings when appropriate. 12. Performs other related services as assigned. 13. Establishes effective rapport with pupils and school personnel. 14. Establishes a working relationship with parents and members of the school community. 15. Assists pupils in effecting a smooth transition between school and home, and between school levels. 16. Provides assistance to staff in planning and conducting parent-teacher conferences, and participates in conferences upon request. 17. Provides information and assistance to parents in their understanding of child developemt. 18. Informs parents of available community resources.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications with missing documents will be disqualified. Interested applicants must attach the following to Ingrid Gonzalez, Personnel Services: 1. Application/Edjoing (make sure it is complete) 2. Resume 3. Two current letters of recommendation 4. Copy of Bachelor’s Degree 5. Proof of completed or is in the process of completing course work leading to a Masters Degree in School Counseling., Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Implements the philosophy, goals policies and objectives of the school district as adopted by the Board of Education. 2. Assists teachers in creating a flexible program and classroom environment which enhances individual growth. 3. Assists teachers in motivating pupils to develop the skills and attitudes which promote the acquisition of knowledge and participation in a democratic society. 4. Provides services to pupils through consultation, individual and group counseling, and classroom involvement. 5. Assists teachers in using the principles of behavior management and other useful techniques in the classroom. 6. Assists pupils in making academic progress consistent with their abilities. 7. Counsels pupils and their parents regarding matters relating to learning attitude. 8. Assists the psychological services department in the preparation of assessments. 9. Screens children for possible Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). 10. Assesses the counseling needs of identified special education children and develops and implements appropriate IEP goals and objectives. 11. Attends IEP meetings when appropriate. 12. Performs other related services as assigned. 13. Establishes effective rapport with pupils and school personnel. 14. Establishes a working relationship with parents and members of the school community. 15. Assists pupils in effecting a smooth transition between school and home, and between school levels. 16. Provides assistance to staff in planning and conducting parent-teacher conferences, and participates in conferences upon request. 17. Provides information and assistance to parents in their understanding of child developemt. 18. Informs parents of available community resources.
Comments and Other Information
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelors Degree.
2. Completed or is in the process of completing course work leading to a Masters Degree in School Counseling., Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bilingual (English/Spanish; English/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred)
The Board of Education is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all district employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
Discrimination in employment based on the characteristics listed above is prohibited in all areas of employment and in all employment-related practices, including the following:
1. Discrimination in hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, and other privileges of employment.
2. Taking of an adverse employment action, such as termination or the denial of employment, promotion, job assignment, or training.
3. Unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is so severe or pervasive as to adversely affect an employee's employment opportunities, or that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
4. Actions and practices identified as unlawful or discriminatory pursuant to Government Code 12940 or 2 CCR 11006-11086, such as:
b. Sex discrimination based on an employee's pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition or on an employee's gender, gender expression, or gender identity, including transgender status.
c. Religious creed discrimination based on an employee's religious belief or observance, including his/her religious dress or grooming practices, or based on the district's failure or refusal to use reasonable means to accommodate an employee's religious belief, observance, or practice which conflicts with an employment requirement.
d. Disability discrimination based on a district requirement for a medical or psychological examination of a job applicant, or an inquiry into whether a job applicant has a mental or physical disability or a medical condition or as to the severity of any such disability or condition, without the showing of a job-related need or business necessity.
e. Disability discrimination based on the district's failure to make reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental disability of an employee or to engage in a timely, good faith, interactive process with an employee, to determine effective reasonable accommodations for the employee, when he/she has requested reasonable accommodation for a known physical or mental disability or medical condition.
Contact Information for the Title IX Coordinator:
John Lovato, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services
3320 Gilman Road
El Monte, CA 91732
626-652-4046
Email: jlovato@mtviewschools.net
Comments and Other Information
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelors Degree.
2. Completed or is in the process of completing course work leading to a Masters Degree in School Counseling., Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bilingual (English/Spanish; English/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred)
The Board of Education is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all district employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
Discrimination in employment based on the characteristics listed above is prohibited in all areas of employment and in all employment-related practices, including the following:
1. Discrimination in hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, and other privileges of employment.
2. Taking of an adverse employment action, such as termination or the denial of employment, promotion, job assignment, or training.
3. Unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is so severe or pervasive as to adversely affect an employee's employment opportunities, or that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
4. Actions and practices identified as unlawful or discriminatory pursuant to Government Code 12940 or 2 CCR 11006-11086, such as:
b. Sex discrimination based on an employee's pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition or on an employee's gender, gender expression, or gender identity, including transgender status.
c. Religious creed discrimination based on an employee's religious belief or observance, including his/her religious dress or grooming practices, or based on the district's failure or refusal to use reasonable means to accommodate an employee's religious belief, observance, or practice which conflicts with an employment requirement.
d. Disability discrimination based on a district requirement for a medical or psychological examination of a job applicant, or an inquiry into whether a job applicant has a mental or physical disability or a medical condition or as to the severity of any such disability or condition, without the showing of a job-related need or business necessity.
e. Disability discrimination based on the district's failure to make reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental disability of an employee or to engage in a timely, good faith, interactive process with an employee, to determine effective reasonable accommodations for the employee, when he/she has requested reasonable accommodation for a known physical or mental disability or medical condition.
Contact Information for the Title IX Coordinator:
John Lovato, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services
3320 Gilman Road
El Monte, CA 91732
626-652-4046
Email: jlovato@mtviewschools.net