Classroom Counselor

Senecafoa; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Various holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies' Maya Angelou Academy in Oakland, CA is seeking a Classroom Counselor to guide students with emotional and behavioral challenges and promote academic growth and social-emotional well-being.

You will provide direct instruction, support IEP goals, and collaborate with families and staff to help students succeed in general education settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; alternative credentials with relevant experience considered.
• Experience with youth or families, classroom or mental health settings, or crisis support is valued.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have reliable transportation to school sites.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a transdisciplinary team including teachers, counselors, and program leadership.
• Build therapeutic relationships to support individualized goals.
• Support academic instruction through individual and small-group activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree + 1 year experience

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $27.01 USD to $29.51 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Are you passionate about supporting students and creating transformative experiences in the classroom?

Seneca's Non-Public Schools are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide students to success in Oakland, CA. As a Classroom Counselor you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. In addition, you will promote academic growth and nurture social-emotional well-being. You will provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas to help studentsmake progress on treatment goals designed to help students succeed in their general education classrooms.

Seneca's Maya Angelou Academy is a non-public school that provides special education services to students grades K-6 with a variety of emotional, behavioral and/or social needs. We provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas in order to help our students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum. The goal of our specialized services is to address the behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges of each student in order to prepare them for a less restrictive educational setting. At the same time we provide a rich learning environment to foster pre-academic thinking and growth.

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diversestaff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership
• Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals
• Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed
• Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student’s individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans
• Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagement
• Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
• Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students’ daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience.
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youth.
• At least 21 years of age
• Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations or Valid California Driver's License (will vary by job/program)
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Schedule

• Full time
• School based schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM (ability to work occasional flexible schedule when school needs vary)
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
• Starting at $27.01 -$29.51 per hour per hour
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
  • Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • Partially paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities

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