Classroom Counselor

Seneca Family of Agencies

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Seneca’s School Partnership Programs are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide students to success at Redwood High School in Castro Valley, CA. As a Classroom Counselor, you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. In addition, you will promote academic growth and nurture social-emotional well-being. You will provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas to help students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum. Seneca’s Unconditional Education Constellation Program partners with 8 campuses across 3 school districts (Castro Valley, Fremont, and San Lorenzo) to support youth and their families in finding success in the school system. Constellation provides Counseling Enriched Classrooms (CEC) which all consists of a team of Mental Health Counselors, a Teacher, and a Therapist. Constellation strives to be a supportive and inclusive program dedicated to ensuring our staff feel valued, appreciated, and empowered through professional development, while providing compassionate support to our students and caregivers during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model [https://senecafoa.org/our-services/education/].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree OR Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience OR High school diploma/GED and 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youth
At least 21 years of age
Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Responsibilities

Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other specialists to deliver integrated support
Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals
Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed
Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student’s individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans
Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagement
Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students’ daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies
Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
This may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management of the student

Benefits

Starting at $26.22 -$28.72 per hour
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
Salary increases each year
Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
Comprehensive employee benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
Partially paid premiums for dependents
403b retirement plan
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
Specialized training and development opportunities