Counselor Internship (Paid)

Scholarship Prep Oceanside•Oceanside, CA

21h

About The Position

The Counselor Internship is a paid internship supporting a TK–8 campus for the Spring 2027 semester, alongside a qualified supervisor. The target start date is January 2027. The role supports students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success through counseling services, student support systems, and family partnerships. Interns collaborate with school leaders, teachers, families, and outside agencies to help create a safe, supportive, student-centered environment rooted in relationship-building and trauma-informed practices. The position reports directly to the Principal and collaborates closely with network-level staff. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, social-emotional learning activities, student interventions, classroom observations, staff consultation, data review, behavior investigations and restorative practices, documentation, and family and community referrals. The role also supports college and career readiness programming and school culture initiatives.

Requirements

Submit a letter of recommendation, resume, and proof of enrollment in a Pupil Personnel Services credential program with the application.
Valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential or appropriate counseling credential required.
Commitment to Scholarship Prep’s mission, values, and trauma-informed practices.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment in sensitive situations.
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and student intervention systems.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
Support students in developing coping skills, self-awareness, conflict resolution, and positive decision-making.
Provide crisis intervention and responsive support for students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or family-related challenges.
Facilitate classroom lessons, presentations, and student groups focused on social-emotional learning, wellness, and student success.
Participate in SST, 504, IEP, MTSS, and other student support meetings as appropriate.
Collaborate with teachers and staff to identify and support students who need intervention.
Conduct classroom observations, including Morning Meetings and community-building routines.
Provide coaching, feedback, and support to teachers and staff regarding student behavior, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices.
Analyze behavioral, attendance, wellness, and intervention data to identify trends and guide student support strategies and schoolwide interventions.
Assist administrators with student behavior investigations, restorative conversations, re-entry meetings, and disciplinary support processes as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation, student records, and required compliance reports related to counseling services and interventions.
Build relationships with students and families to support student success and engagement.
Assist families with school-related concerns and connect them with appropriate resources.
Refer students and families to community organizations, counseling agencies, social services, and other outside supports as appropriate.
Coordinate student services and interventions with families, staff, and outside agencies.
Support students in developing educational, college, and career readiness plans.
Coordinate and support college awareness activities, career exploration, and postsecondary readiness programming.
Assist students and families with scholarship, financial aid, and college planning information.
Support a college-going culture through events, field trips, guest speakers, and student programming.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, support staff, and outside partners, and provide staff consultation and resources regarding student wellness, behavior, and social-emotional needs.
Participate in professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
Support schoolwide culture initiatives, supervision duties, and campus events as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.