Program Director, Counselor Residency

Alameda County Office of Education; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health stipend $1000/mo toward Medical

Cash-in-lieu $500/mo

Job summary

The Alameda County Office of Education seeks a Program Director of Counselor Residency to lead the development, planning, and implementation of a residency program for future school counselors across K-12 partners, grounded in equity and student-centered support.

Reporting to the Director of Residencies, you will collaborate with higher education institutions, districts, and mentor counselors to build a scalable program that prepares counselors to address emotional, social, and academic needs of

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in school counseling.
• Three (3+) years working in K-12 public education.
• Experience managing or supervising a counseling program (preferred).
• 3-5 years of working as a School Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement the Counselor Residency Program for ACOE and partnering IHEs.
• Collaborate with districts, partner institutions, and mentor counselors to prepare future school counselors.
• Lead program operations under the Director of Residencies.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in School Counseling

Job description

Additional $1000.00 per month towards Medical, Dental or Vision or a $500 per month cash-in-lieu option

About the Employer

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.

Job Summary

The Program Director of Counselor Residency is responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of the Counselor Residency Program for the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and partnering institutions of higher education (IHE). This includes working closely with our IHE partner, districts, and mentor counselors to develop and lead a program that prepares future school counselors for attending to the emotional, social, and academic needs of Alameda County youth, grounded in humanity, love, and an enduring belief in every student’s ability to achieve and thrive. This job reports to the Director of Residencies.

Requirements / Qualifications

First Screening: 8/14/26

• Master’s Degree in school counseling
• Three (3+) years working in K-12 public education
• Experience managing or supervising a counseling program (preferred)
• 3-5 years of working as a School Counselor

Salaries:

All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change.

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