Guidance Instructional Specialist, Senior - Annual Eligibility Pool, 2027/28 SY

Clovis Unified School District•Clovis, CA

About The Position

The Guidance Instructional Specialist assists the site administrator in organizing and administering the school and supports district administration on key leadership projects. The role may assume designated duties in collaboration with or in the absence of site administrators. It supports instructional programming, school operations, student guidance and discipline, staff development, and the evaluation and observation of staff. The position also assists with projects involving curriculum development, assessments, data analysis, personnel, budgets, and staff development. Applicants must possess or be eligible for a California Public School Administrative Services Credential; applicants without a valid credential at the time of application must submit a Plan to Complete Preliminary Administrative Credential Form. The posting describes an annual eligibility pool for the 2027/28 school year and states that applicants with a complete application and required documentation will be accepted into the pool.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least five years of public or private classroom teaching experience, or equivalent service.
Three years of successful public or private teaching experience and/or equivalent service, as stated in the job description.
Valid California K–12 teaching credential.
Valid Administrative Services Credential, or eligibility for a California Public School Administrative Services Credential. Applicants without a valid Administrative Credential at application must submit a Plan to Complete Preliminary Administrative Credential Form.
Valid California driver’s license.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and potential through activities such as school management, student discipline, committee work, or special projects outside the classroom.
Knowledge of organizational principles and practices; applicable laws, Board policies, rules, and regulations concerning student discipline, attendance, and transfers; grade-level curricula, resources, and instructional practices; classroom management; state testing requirements and procedures; and guidance and counseling principles and procedures.
Ability to implement the school instructional program; establish effective relationships with staff, students, parents, and the public; identify student problems and needs and take appropriate action; supervise subordinate personnel; develop and conduct staff development; conduct classroom observations; communicate clearly to small and large groups; write effectively; and assist with administrative leadership projects.
Applicants must submit an online EdJoin application, three current letters of recommendation dated within 18 months of the application date, a Philosophy of Education Statement, a copy of the Administrative Credential, Certificate of Eligibility, or Plan to Complete Preliminary Administrative Credential Form, a current resume, and transcripts (unofficial copies accepted). CUSD employees must submit credentials and transcripts not already on file.
Cell phone photocopies are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist site administrators with the organization, management, and administration of the school, including designated duties in their absence.
Support implementation of school and district instructional programs and identify school and community needs related to those programs.
Coordinate auxiliary services and assigned school activities.
Assist with student supervision, counseling, discipline, attendance, and guidance.
Build effective relationships among the school community, staff, and students, and communicate school and district goals, procedures, and objectives.
Help involve staff, students, parents, and the community in establishing school goals.
Help adjust school programs and procedures to address individual student needs.
Assist teachers with strategies for motivating positive behavior and maintaining discipline.
Provide student guidance services as needed and maintain appropriate discipline, attendance, guidance, and academic files.
Screen Student Study Team referrals and initiate appropriate action.
Assist with the development, coordination, and supervision of student activities.
Confer with students, parents, teachers, and agencies as needed.
Assist with early intervention strategies for students with special needs.
Assist site administrators with informal and formal classroom observations of teachers.
Assist with preparing and administering performance appraisals for classified and certificated staff.
Support site and district leadership projects involving curriculum development, assessments, data analysis, personnel, budgets, and staff development.
Perform other duties assigned by site or district administrators.