Counselor - Clarksburg Middle School

River Delta Unified School District • Clarksburg, CA

2h • $102,462 - $124,704 • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves Clarksburg Middle School and is part of the River Delta Unified School District. The district is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students' success. They continually improve and expand their curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening instructional strategies. Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted, with a current top priority on Common Core training and coaching. The district also encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction.

Requirements

• Possession of a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, issued by the state of California.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, child development or in a related field, and a designated service credential.
• Professional counseling experience preferably in a public-school setting working with children.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree and experience as a School Counselor are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling to students; select and supervise student/peer advisors.
• Consult with parents and students; encourage involvement with student academic; explain college entrance requirements.
• Coordinate the distribution of college applications; announce the availability of applications; assist students in the preparation of applications.
• Assist students in preparing for S.A.T and A.C.T tests; provide information on test dates; coordinate and maintain records and files on test scores.
• Assist students with class scheduling; review graduation requirements and credits; ensure students adhere to graduation requirements.
• Resolve student scheduling conflicts; coordinate the adding and dropping of classes by students; articulate with teachers, as necessary.
• Schedule and coordinate college campus visits; coordinate orientations.
• Assess test scores and grade point averages, recommend nominees for scholastic and academic recognition.
• Review scholarship material; announce availability to students; provide information assistance to students; prepare letters of recommendation, as required.
• Coordinate and supervise award programs.
• Make verbal and written reports that organize information about individual pupils.
• Assess intellectual and educational characteristics, including the administration of individual tests; assist in planning, evaluating, and interpreting group testing programs.
• Study and assist the individual student, using current counseling techniques; gather basic information necessary for the understanding of the student; recommend appropriate actions.
• Participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of changes and new developments in counseling, child psychology, or a related field. Assess therapy needs and modifies services as needed.
• Attend a variety of meetings related to student needs, provide information on assistance.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Benefits up to $1500 monthly based on FTE, towards the purchase of District sponsored benefits.
• Annual Stipends for Masters $1000.00
• Annual Stipends for Doctorate $1000.00
• Annual Stipends for BCLAD $1000.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level