School Counselor Pool

Young World Physical Education

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 59,491 - 125,917

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent educational institution in San Diego is seeking qualified School Counselors for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires a valid Pupil Personnel Services credential and responsibilities include implementing counseling programs and advocating for student development. This is an ongoing application process for both full-time and part-time roles. Candidates should be dedicated to positively impacting their communities and serving students across various locations. Competitive compensation ranges from $59,491 to $125,917 annually.

Qualifications

Valid Pupil Personnel Services credential with specialization in School Counseling is required.
Candidates may also be considered if they are eligible for the credential.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate a school counseling and guidance program.
Advocate for the academic achievement and development of all students.
Provide school-wide prevention and intervention strategies.

Skills

Advocacy for student development

Implementation of counseling programs

Consultation for staff development

Education

Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling

Job description

School Counselor Pool

San Diego Unified School District Various Locations - San Diego, California

This job is also posted in San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities

Job Details

Job ID: 5515147

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Feb 01, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

The School Counselor Pool is for assignments for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are currently in the 2025-2026 School Counselor eligibility pool, you must submit completed application to be considered for a position in the 2026-2027 school year.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for School Counselors who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

The School Counselor Pool is for assignments for the 2026-2027 school year.

The San Diego Unified School District accepts applications for School Counselors on a continuous basis for regular full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. The School Counselor Pool is for individuals who hold a Pupil Personnel Services credential in counseling or who are attaining a Pupil Personnel Services credential in counseling through a credentialing program. Counselors may be itinerant, which means they may be assigned to one or more sites to serve students.

This is a continuous recruitment which will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list.

Examples of Duties:

The duties of a School Counselor include but are not limited to the following:

Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate a school counseling and guidance program that includes academic, career, personal, and social development.
Advocate for the high academic achievement and social development of all students.
Provide school-wide prevention and intervention strategies and counseling services.
Supervise a District-approved advisory program as described in California Education Code, Section 49600.
Provide consultation, training, and staff development to teachers and parents regarding students' needs.

Not sure what documents qualify you for this position? Click here to view other documents that qualify a candidate for this pool.

If you have not applied for a California teaching credential, you must hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to applying for your credential. Visit the CCTC website for more information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Credential Requirements

A valid Pupil Personnel Services credential with a specialization in School Counseling.
Candidates eligible for a Pupil Personnel Services credential in counseling may be considered. Please reference the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website for details (click here to view).

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sectionsof the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

Online employment application
Cover Letter
Resume
Copy of a valid Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling Credential
Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the 'References' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. We will contact your professional references during the application screening process of this application. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference section.
Contact information for all previous places of employment must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application. As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.

Required documents must be attached to the online employment application to be considered.

Examination Process

Click here for a view of the entire screening process.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.

Click here to see a guide to our eligibility lists.

Due to the high volume of applications received, Human Resources will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigation/tests:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
Tuberculosis Screening/Test

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net.

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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