School Counselor - Elementary/Middle School- 2025-2026 Temporary grant-funded for up to four years. at Westminster School District
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Job Summary
These School Counselor positions are Temporary grant-funded for up to four years. They provide direct pupil services to the students. This service shall consist of counseling referred students and assisting teachers in working with students, and it is directly responsible to the Administrator, Safe Schools, and Healthy Students.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess a Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) authorizing service as a school counselor. NOTE: Please submit a screenshot from the CTC of your current credential. The screenshot(s) should include credential description, document number, expiration date, authorizations (BCLAD), and EL or CLAD (if applicable). Do not submit the certificate version of the credential or an expired credential.
Please submit a screenshot from the CTC of your current credential. Do not submit the certificate version of the credential or an expired credential.
- Copy of Transcript (unofficial,official will be required for employment offers)
- Credential Copy ( Must possess a Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) authorizing service as a school counselor.)
- Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of introduction stating reasons for interest in the Westminster School District and unique qualifications for this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters dated within the last 12 months, one of which is from your current supervisor)
- Resume (Professional resume providing biographical background information about educational preparation, experience, and achievements)
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess a Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) authorizing service as a school counselor. NOTE: Please submit a screenshot from the CTC of your current credential. The screenshot(s) should include credential description, document number, expiration date, authorizations (BCLAD), and EL or CLAD (if applicable). Do not submit the certificate version of the credential or an expired credential.
Please submit a screenshot from the CTC of your current credential. Do not submit the certificate version of the credential or an expired credential.
- Copy of Transcript (unofficial,official will be required for employment offers)
- Credential Copy ( Must possess a Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) authorizing service as a school counselor.)
- Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of introduction stating reasons for interest in the Westminster School District and unique qualifications for this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters dated within the last 12 months, one of which is from your current supervisor)
- Resume (Professional resume providing biographical background information about educational preparation, experience, and achievements)
Comments and Other Information
The position requires experience and training in working with students with significant behavioral and emotional needs.
Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish or Vietnamese desired but not required.
Comments and Other Information
The position requires experience and training in working with students with significant behavioral and emotional needs.
Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish or Vietnamese desired but not required.
Application Deadline
3/1/2025 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/25/2025
Contact
Melynda Bezzina
714-894-7311 x 1165
714-894-7311 x 1165
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Placement will be on the Teacher's Salary Schedule located on Westminster School District's website. WSD provides credit for All previous years of service.
Length of Work Year
2025-2026
Employment Type
Full Time