School Counselor

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•Murrieta, CA

3d•$81,885 - $103,721•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor enhances student success by developing, implementing, evaluating, and continually 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 primarily provides direct student services and advocacy, communicating with staff, families, and community members on students’ behalf. As a leader, advocate, and collaborator, the counselor works to drive systemic changes that support equity and access for every student. The position reports to the Principal or their designee. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The job is located in Murrieta, California.

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.
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.
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and education and student information systems.
Ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

Responsibilities

Implement a school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model, schoolwide goals and improvement metrics, districtwide 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 guide program SMART goals, tiered supports, closing-the-gap activities, interventions, equity initiatives, and advocacy.
Evaluate and share the school counseling program’s impact and effectiveness with stakeholders, and recommend improvements.
Devote at least 80% of work time, in alignment with ASCA recommendations, to direct and indirect student services.
Provide 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 needs unmet by Tier 2 support.
Consult, collaborate, and work with key stakeholders to support student success.
Promote equity and access and help create a school culture free from racism and bias.
Conduct school counseling system-support activities, including action and lesson planning, annual calendars and administrator conferences, needs assessments, results reports, data-sharing presentations, progress monitoring, intervention planning, and meetings with other counselors.
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 administrative duties and other assigned responsibilities, which may be modified.