School Counselor

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$81,885 - $103,721•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor enhances student success by developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving a comprehensive school counseling program. Using a Multi-Tiered, Multi-Domain System of Supports (MTMDSS), the counselor promotes academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development for all students. The role is primarily dedicated to direct student services and advocacy, including communication with staff, families, and community members on students’ behalf. As a leader, advocate, and collaborator, the counselor works to advance systemic change that supports equity and access for every student. The position supports multiple school sites within the region, including Lincoln and Los Angeles, and may require travel between locations. The School Counselor reports to the Principal or their designee and works full time, Monday through Friday.

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 in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and in Education and Student Information Systems.
Ability to travel in performance of job duties.
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.

Responsibilities

Implement a school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, schoolwide goals and improvement metrics, district priorities, and evidence-based practices.
Follow ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counseling and ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies.
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.
Spend at least 80% of work time providing direct and indirect student services, consistent with ASCA recommendations.
Provide Tier 1 counseling support to all students, targeted and culturally responsive Tier 2 interventions, and intensified Tier 3 supports or referrals for students experiencing crisis or whose needs remain unmet.
Consult, collaborate, and coordinate with stakeholders to support student success.
Promote equity and access and help create a school culture free from racism and bias.
Develop and maintain counseling program support materials and activities, including action plans, lesson plans, annual calendars, administrator conferences, needs assessments, results reports, data-sharing presentations, progress monitoring, and regular counselor meetings.
Use technology and virtual tools to support program delivery and communication with the school community.
Pursue and participate in professional learning to stay current with evidence-based practices.
Perform other administrative duties and activities as assigned.
Travel between school locations as needed to perform job duties.