School Counselor - McClymonds High School (2023-24) at Oakland Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Ref. 240 TITLE: School Counselor REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor DEPARTMENT: As Assigned CLASSIFICATION: Certificated Non-Administrative FLSA: Exempt WORK YEAR/HOURS: Per OEA Contract ISSUED: Created: SALARY GRADE: COUN BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, provide counseling and guidance services to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental school counseling and guidance program that imparts academic achievement, career planning, and personal and social development based on the National Standards for school counseling; constantly review and modify the school counseling program to best meet the needs of the school and students. Plan, monitor, and manage students’ educational development, such as short and long-range educational goals, academic development, four-year plans, graduation requirements, academic honors, college entrance requirements, post-secondary opportunities, career development, financial aid, and personal/social development; communicate and involve parents in this process. Develop post-secondary success plans for students, evaluate transcripts, identify and initiate interventions. Provide structured, goal-oriented prevention, intervention and responsive services to meet the identified needs of individuals or groups of students regarding academic, care
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DEFINITION: Provide school counseling to further the goals of academic achievement, vocational direction, and personal-social development. The counselor contributes to the achievement of these goals in ways that are appropriate and unique to him/her because of his/her position and special training. The principal goal of the counselor is to provide services that will enable the student to become aware of his own potential by utilizing his own resources as well as those of his environment so that he can maximize his efforts to become a more self-directed, fully functioning individual.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with students who are faced with decisions regarding school adjustment and achievement, the determination of long-range educational planning, the investigation of vocational pursuits, and effective personal-social adjustment.
Uses various preventive techniques, rather that punitive ones, to help students develop self-discipline. Assists staff and students in finding ways to change students’ behavior that is inconsistent with the goals of the school or the students’ own long-range goals.
Creates through group counseling and peer counseling a friendly atmosphere in which students may meet together and explore common problems and relationships.
Serves as a resource to the school’s I.A.P. in evaluating and up-dating the school’s curriculum.
Provides input into the curriculum to reflect student abilities and needs.
Understands and provides curriculum information to students.
Schedules students into proper classes after consultation with parent and student, keeping in mind the student’s abilities and needs.
Inform students about promotion, graduation requirements, college entrance requirement, and entry-level job requirements.
Interprets standardized test scores to students, their parents, and staff members.
Arranges for special testing for students and for those students whose behavior and/or progress indicates a need for special diagnosis.
Disseminates information about and assists students with post-school opportunities.
Informs students about all available sources of scholarship and financial aid and encourages and assists them in obtaining all financial awards for which they are eligible.
Assists in providing for smooth transition between schools and levels of schools (elementary to junior high, junior high to high school, high school to college) by providing information regarding registration, program, and orientation.
Coordinates all information concerning an individual student for use by teachers, other staff members, parents, social welfare workers, probation agencies, and community agencies.
Refers students and parents, through the appropriate channels, to either outside agencies or specialized services within the school system.
Writes letters of recommendation as requested by the student to other institutions or to prospective employers.
Assist in improving unsatisfactory attendance and tardiness on the part of students by conferring with students and parents.
Assists in exploring alternative solutions for those students who may not succeed in the regular school program.
Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Credential: Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential and services credential in a specialization in Pupil Personnel Services required
Experience:At least 5 years of demonstrated successful K-12 teaching experience as a fully credential teacher is preferred.
Education: Masters Degree in Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must apply online at EdJoin. www.edjoin.org
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of age, creed, sex, race, ethnic background, marital or veteran status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. KNOWLEDGE OF: Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing work scope Principles, practices, and procedures of personal, educational and career counseling Curriculum and promotion requirements Counseling theory, ethics, and associated legal confidentiality requirements Specific laws regarding minors and child abuse reporting Normal and abnormal child behavior and development and behavior modification techniques and strategies Student assistance programs and community referral resources Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary Record-keeping and report preparation techniques Principles of training and providing work direction and guidance Computer software, hardware, information and related technology
PREREQUISITES Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work or related field A Master’s degree in school counseling Experience working with children or in an educational setting Teaching experience as a fully-credentialed teacher preferred Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Counseling authorization Complete District’s training on universal precautions Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: Office, school and classroom environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; potential exposure to violent and emotional students and dissatisfied adults PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Consistent mental alertness; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling light to moderate weight objects; bending and stooping at the knees; twisting at the waist, and neck; climbing up and down stairs and stepladder; crouching and kneeling; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of fingers and both arms and hands to perform duties; seeing to read and write to perform duties; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and to make presentations.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. KNOWLEDGE OF: Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing work scope Principles, practices, and procedures of personal, educational and career counseling Curriculum and promotion requirements Counseling theory, ethics, and associated legal confidentiality requirements Specific laws regarding minors and child abuse reporting Normal and abnormal child behavior and development and behavior modification techniques and strategies Student assistance programs and community referral resources Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary Record-keeping and report preparation techniques Principles of training and providing work direction and guidance Computer software, hardware, information and related technology
PREREQUISITES Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work or related field A Master’s degree in school counseling Experience working with children or in an educational setting Teaching experience as a fully-credentialed teacher preferred Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Counseling authorization Complete District’s training on universal precautions Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: Office, school and classroom environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; potential exposure to violent and emotional students and dissatisfied adults PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Consistent mental alertness; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling light to moderate weight objects; bending and stooping at the knees; twisting at the waist, and neck; climbing up and down stairs and stepladder; crouching and kneeling; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of fingers and both arms and hands to perform duties; seeing to read and write to perform duties; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and to make presentations.
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Application Deadline
7/12/2023 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
7/12/2023
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Number of Openings
1
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Add'l Salary Info
$55,759.42 - $99,409.77 / Per Year
Length of Work Year
WORK YEAR/HOURS: Per OEA Contract
Employment Type
Full Time