School Counselor

Lifelong Learning Administration Co•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor at Alta Vista Innovation High School develops, implements, evaluates, and continuously improves a comprehensive school counseling program to support student success. Using a Multi-Tiered, Multi-Domain System of Supports (MTMDSS), the counselor promotes academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development. The role emphasizes direct student services and advocacy, as well as communication and collaboration with staff, families, and community members. As a leader and advocate, the counselor works to advance equity and access for all students and support positive systemic change. The position serves school sites across the region, including sites in Lincoln and Los Angeles, and may require travel between locations to meet site-specific needs. It is full-time, Monday through Friday, and reports to the Principal or their designee.

Requirements

Master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university.
Valid California Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling.
Experience in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and working with at-risk youth.
Familiarity with community resources and support networks.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and with education and student information systems.
Knowledge of federal and state education codes, including K–12 and public charter school laws and governance.
Understanding of independent study, personalized learning, and distance learning models.
Knowledge of high school credits, graduation requirements, academic interventions, and alternative education programs.
Ability to design and manage student-centered programs.
Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Skill in working with diverse learners, including students with special needs.
Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in using data to guide decisions and improve practices.
Ability to travel in performance of job duties.

Nice To Haves

Maintaining membership in state and national professional organizations, such as the American School Counselor Association.
Reading professional journals and attending local, state, or national workshops and conferences.
Engaging in continuing education coursework as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Implement a school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model, schoolwide goals and improvement metrics, district priorities, and evidence-based practices.
Follow ASCA Ethical Standards and Professional Standards and Competencies to guide professional practice and development.
Review school and student data regularly to inform program goals, tiered supports, interventions, equity initiatives, and advocacy efforts.
Evaluate and communicate the counseling program’s impact and effectiveness to stakeholders, and recommend improvements.
Devote 80% or more of work time to direct and indirect student services, consistent with ASCA recommendations.
Provide comprehensive Tier 1 counseling support for all students, targeted and culturally responsive Tier 2 interventions, and intensified Tier 3 supports or referrals for students in crisis or with unmet needs.
Consult, collaborate, and work with stakeholders to support student success.
Promote equity and access and help create a school culture free from racism and bias.
Develop and support counseling-system materials and activities, including action plans, lesson plans, planning calendars, administrator conferences, needs assessments, results reports, data-sharing presentations, progress monitoring, and data-driven interventions.
Use technology and virtual tools to support program delivery and communication with the school community.
Pursue and participate in professional learning to remain current with evidence-based practices.
Perform assigned administrative duties and other activities, which may change or be modified.
Travel as needed to perform job duties and serve school sites.