School-Based Counselor

Senecafoa; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 37,208 - 40,652; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid time off

11 paid holidays

14 paid school break days

Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic,

403b retirement plan

Employer-Paid Assistance Plan

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies in Hayward, CA is hiring a Classroom Counselor to guide students with emotional and behavioral challenges toward success in their general education classrooms. You will provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas, supporting academic growth and social-emotional well-being.

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a structured school schedule, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
• Applicable experience with youth, families, classrooms, or crisis support.
• Ability to meet state licensing or certification requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a transdisciplinary team including teachers and counselors.
• Build therapeutic relationships to help students reach goals.
• Support academic instruction with individual and group activities.
• Implement classroom modifications based on IEPs and related plans.
• Deliver direct behavioral interventions to promote positive learning behaviors.
• Complete data collection and documentation for service effectiveness and billing.
• Communicate with families and other Seneca programs or external agencies.
• Apply crisis de-escalation techniques per training.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 1 year experience

High School Diploma + 2 years

Reliable transportation

Driver's license (California)

Educational support

Education

Bachelor’s degree OR

Associate degree + 1 year experience OR

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $27.01 USD to $29.51 USD

  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Are you passionate about supporting students and creating transformative experiences in the classroom?

Now hiring to start July 6th!

Seneca’s School Partnership Programs are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide students to success in Hayward, CA. As a Classroom Counselor you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. In addition, you will promote academic growth and nurture social-emotional well-being. You will provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas to help students make progress on treatment goals designed to help students succeed in their general education classrooms .

ABOUT THE HEART PROGRAM

Seneca’s Unconditional Education HEART Program partners with Hayward Unified School District to support students and families through their most difficult times. The HEART program currently has Counseling Enriched Classrooms (CEC) on 7 Hayward School District campuses. Each classroom is made up of a team of Mental Health Counselors, a Teacher, and a Therapist. The program offers individual, family and group therapies, alongside behavioral systems that emphasize positive reinforcement and incentives. The HEART program promotes a strength-based system focused on relational, behavioral and ecological treatment. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model .

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership
• Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals
• Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed
• Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student’s individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans
• Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagement
• Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
• Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students’ daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience.
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youth.
• At least 21 years of age
• Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations or Valid California Driver's License (will vary by job/program)
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Schedule

• Full time
• School based schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM (ability to work occasional flexible schedule when school needs vary)
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
• Starting at $27.01 -$29.51 per hour per hour
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
  • Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• Partially paid premiums for dependents
• 403b retirement plan
• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer
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