Counselor (Hourly Only - Adult Education Program)

Gilroy Unified School District; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Gilroy Unified School District in Gilroy, California is seeking a Counselor (Hourly Only - Adult Education Program) to support adult education efforts. The role is an hourly, at-will service position, contingent on funding and needs.

The counselor will coordinate with Mount Madonna High School and local partners to guide students in achieving personal, educational, and career goals, including Get Focused, Stay Focused curriculum planning and referrals to social programs when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Credential requirements include Educational PPS credential or Social Work credential.
• Urban Education program role is hourly and contingent on funding.
• This role is a substitute/hourly position with no tenure implications.

Responsibilities

• Work with students, Community Colleges, post-secondary tech schools, local support agencies, and counselors.
• Coordinate with Mount Madonna High School counselor for smooth transition to Adult Education.
• Assist students with personal-educational issues, study skills, time management, and college/career goals.
• Support Get Focused, Stay Focused curriculum goal setting for students.
• Provide referrals to social programs when necessary.

Education

Educational PPS credential

Social Work credential

Job description

Counselor (Hourly Only - Adult Education Program)

Gilroy Unified School District District Office - Gilroy, California Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5464173

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 09, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is an hourly position only,and constitutes at-will service as needed. Service in this position is temporary, contingent on funding and need, and shall not lead to permanent employment or service for purposes of tenure accrual for certificated employment.

Duties:

• ? The counselor will work with students, Community Colleges, post-secondary tech schools, local support agencies, consortium counselors, GUSD secondary schools and Academic Counselors and families.
• ? The counselor will work closely with the Mount Madonna High School counselor to ensure a seamless transition to Adult Education.
• ? The counselor will help students with: personal-educational issues, study skills, time management, college and career goals and employment training opportunities.
• ? The counselor will help students with their “Get Focused, Stay Focused” curriculum goal setting.
• ? The counselor will support the students and help with referrals to social programs when necessary.

Approximate time commitment: Hourly, week by week it will fluctuate but on average about 5-8 hours per week.

Compensation: Paid by time claim (GUSD form #61) at the hourly rates of $41 instruction / $37 non-instruction.

Credential Needed: Either an Educational PPS credential or a Social Work credential

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $41 to $37 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Paul Winslow, Ed.D. , Assistant Superintendent, HR
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]