Elementary Counseling Assistant

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico Unified School District is seeking an Elementary Counseling Assistant to provide early intervention and emotional/behavioral support to identified students, individually or in groups. The role includes facilitating SEL lessons, character education and bullying prevention, and maintaining service records for data collection.

The position emphasizes collaboration with site administration, teachers, and families to promote student well-being and achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an organized education or childcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work individually with identified children, facilitating social and life skill lessons.
• Establish positive relationships with children and achieve goals with site leadership and teachers.
• Assist in evaluating student progress in a wide variety of skills; report progress on performance and behavior.
• Assist in screening and assessing students.
• Communicate with site administrator or designee and with parents as directed.
• Assist with organizing and compiling evaluative data.
• Support certificated staff with instructional materials development and preparation.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service activities; participate in workshops to increase knowledge.

Skills

Experience in education/childcare

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

Job description

and the job listing Expires on August 29, 2026

CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY COUNSELLING ASSISTANT JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Starting Salary: $20.12/Hour
OPEN & PROMOTIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION Salary Range: $20.12 – $31.22/Hour

Salary Placement – Employment is at the first step for new employees. Progression to the second step takes 6 months and further progressions are yearly through Step 5. There are additional steps for longevity. The Human Resources Office determines promotional employees step placement.

C. To claim Veterans’ credit on open entry-level exams, you must submit a copy of your DD214. If claiming disability Veterans’ credit, applicant must include evidence of current receipt of disability benefit by the closing date for filing applications.

THE POSITION:

The District anticipates openings and is establishing an eligible list for Elementary Counseling Assistant. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment will be used to fill openings in this classification for up to 6 months. Minimum requirements include completion of an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution. Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Some experience in an organized education or childcare setting, equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemental specialized training in child development, education or a related field is desirable. All persons interested and who meet job related and essential qualifications are encouraged to apply. CUSD is an affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against employees or discriminate in employment of classified personnel with regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military and veteran status, national origin, physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation of any person. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION:

The examination consists of an evaluation of the application for education and experience that pertains to job related and essential qualifications. The top candidates will be invited to continue the exam process. The District will determine the top candidates based solely on the information submitted with the application. The examination will consist of an Oral Exam (personal interview) which tests the knowledge and experience needed to perform the typical duties, weighted 100%. Successful promotional candidates will have ¼ point for each year of service up to a maximum of 5 points added to the final score.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION DATES & CERTIFICATION:

• a. Closing date for filing applications: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
• b. Date of Oral Exam (personal interview): Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (during the day)
• c. Certification shall be according to Merit System §1507.
• d. Selection interviews will be scheduled as needed following the exam process.

JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION

DEFINITION

Under direction of site administration or designee, provides early intervention and emotional/behavioral/academic review and supports, to identified students either individually or in groups. Facilitates classroom and schoolwide lessons and activities in Social and Emotional Learning, character education, conflict resolution, and bullying prevention. Participates in ongoing District training, maintains records of service and facilitates collection of data.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED – Exercises no supervision.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work individually with identified children, facilitating social and life skill lessons.
• Establish positive relationships with children and achieve goals jointly established by site leadership and/or the referring teacher.
• Assist in evaluating student progress in a wide variety of skills; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assist in screening and assessing students.
• Communicate all matters of importance to site administrator or designee; communicate important information to parents when so directed.
• Assist with organizing and compiling evaluative data.
• May assist certificated teaching staff with the development and preparation of instructional materials.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service activities as assigned; attend workshops, conferences and classes to increase professional knowledge.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Child development theory and principles