School Counselor Applicant Pool

Standard School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard School District is hiring a School Counselor to support students across academics, social and emotional growth. The role is 7.5 hours per day, 195 days per year, site TBD, with supervision by the administrator to align with district goals while protecting student confidentiality.

Requirements include a Master's degree and valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential for school counseling, plus teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and California Pupil Personnel Services credential authorizing school counseling.
• Demonstrated genuine interest in student academic, social, and emotional growth; good judgment when engaging with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate by the site administrator; ensure identified students are supported in line with district goals and confidentiality.

Skills

Genuine interest in student growth

Good judgment in working with children

Education

Master's degree and California PPS credential

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Posting Date: March 24, 2026

JOB TITLE

School Counselor

SITE OF POSITION

TBD

TERMS AND HOURS OF POSITION

7.5 hours per day

195 days, 7.5 hours per day.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Supervised and evaluated by the site administrator, or other superintendent designee, the school counselor shall assure that identified students are supported; actions by the counselor shall be consistent with the district philosophy, goals, tenets, mission, and vision; and, shall honor confidentiality of students in the context of a school assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's degree and Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential authorizing school counseling; successful teaching experience preferred.
• Personal Qualities: Genuine interest in student's academic, social, and emotional growth; be a person who is dedicated to the district's educational philosophy and goals; use of good judgment in working with children, teachers, parents, and others connected with the school; high recommendations from professionals who have observed the personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and classroom performance of the candidate; ability to meet district standards for physical and mental health.

SALARY

$92,892 - $121,981 plus $1,500 Master's Stipend, additional $2,750 Doctoral Stipend.

Placement on the School Counselor Salary Schedule.

SCREENING PROCEDURES

Review of applications and personal interviews.

FILING DEADLINE

Open until filled