Equity-Driven School Counselor & Student Advocate

Making Waves Academy; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Health Coverage

Work-Life Balance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Richmond, CA, seeks a dedicated counselor who will advocate for student well-being and lead multi-disciplinary approaches. This role involves delivering counseling programs to support students in grades 5-12 and responding to crises with professionalism. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, possess a valid California PPS credential, and have 2+ years of experience in a school setting. Benefits include full health coverage and emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a 5–12 school setting.
• Ability to analyze student data to identify and support at-risk subgroups.
• Experience managing complex administrative requirements like 504s and IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive counseling program using MTSS and Restorative Justice frameworks.
• Lead short-term individual counseling and targeted group sessions.
• Act as the primary responder for students in acute distress.
• Serve as a clinical expert in Pre-SST and IEP meetings.
• Manage the Student Support Services database and analyze data.

Skills

Crisis management

Emotional maturity

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work

Valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential

Job description

A leading educational institution in Richmond, CA, seeks a dedicated counselor who will advocate for student well-being and lead multi-disciplinary approaches. This role involves delivering counseling programs to support students in grades 5-12 and responding to crises with professionalism. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, possess a valid California PPS credential, and have 2+ years of experience in a school setting. Benefits include full health coverage and emphasis on work-life balance.