PUPIL SERVICES & ATTENDANCE COUNSELOR (PSA) (12200543)

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums

Membership in California State Teachers Retirement System

Job summary

A major school district in Los Angeles seeks a Pupil Services & Attendance Counselor to provide essential support related to student welfare and attendance. This role involves counseling, advocacy, and case management, along with analyzing pertinent data to inform interventions. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in counseling or a related field and the California Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Opportunities exist for growth in a dynamic educational environment, supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Earned Master's or advanced degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with Child Welfare and Attendance authorization.
• Experience in providing counseling and case management services.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and advocacy services to students and families.
• Analyze data for attendance and academic support interventions.
• Facilitate group processes and leadership with students and parents.
• Ensure protection of educational and due process rights of students, including at-risk groups.

Skills

Counseling

Data analysis

Leadership

Advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

California Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Job description

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PUPIL SERVICES & ATTENDANCE COUNSELOR (PSA) (12200543)

Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis based upon District need and selection criteria

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world & ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).

An earned Master’s or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an accredited college or university in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, educational psychology, education, or other related field (transcripts required)

Hold a California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) with authorization in Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA)

• Master’s degree the field of counseling, social work, or other related field transcript
• Copy of you credential(s)
• Upload a current resume**
• The cover letter should be a maximum of 2 pages describing your qualifications for this position and successful experience and training in the following areas:
  • Providing counseling, advocacy, and case management services, to students and families
  • Analyzing data to inform attendance, behavioral, social emotional, and/or academic supports and interventions
  • Providing leadership in facilitating group processes with students, parents and community agencies
  • Ensuring protection of educational and due process rights of students including, but not limited to, students in foster care, students who are experiencing homelessness, pregnant and parenting teens, probation youth, camp returnees, students referred for expulsion, expelled students, and other students at-risk for school failure and dropout
• Provide contact information for professional references, including current or most recent school-based or child-centered employment
• Applicants may be contacted by Human Resources with requests for outstanding documents or information.

Your resume and cover letter will be evaluated for depth of experience related to the areas listed above, as well as your writing skills. Documents should be organized, well written, and clearly describe your training and experience.

Selection Process After Interview

• Applicants who are deemed ELIGIBLE by Human Resources will be placed on the appropriate eligibility list for a period of one calendar year.
• Eligibility status is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment in LAUSD
• ELIGIBLE candidates may apply to available positions for which they qualify
• Candidates who receive an offer from Division or Office will be contacted with onboarding instructions

All of the foundational components are the same between BSAP PSA and general PSA (i.e. Salary Schedule, Benefits, Job Duties/Responsibilities for class code 0543).

The areas where there are slight differences would include the job description and application process. Please see link here: BSAP PSA Job Flyer

Job Description-Inclusive of the class code 0543 outline, the BSAP PSA description also includes the following description: The Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) PSA Counselors will provide child welfare and attendance supports, working with students participating in BSAP and families to address social/emotional, home, and community barriers and support students participating in BSAP with achieving their academic potential. BSAP PSA Counselors leverage a strengths-based, identity affirming approach to ensure that the educational goals and needs of students participating in BSAP within the assigned region/program/school are met. Positions may require an adjusted work schedule according to program needs. These positions are subject to review for renewal on an annual basis.

Application Process-In addition to the general PSA application process application through https://teachinla.co/applynow , the BSAP PSA application process requires a 2nd interview which addresses culturally responsive intervention and strategies.