School Counselor Resident - Oakland Unified School District (2026-27) (Open Only to Pre-Selecte[...]

Young World Physical Education; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 24,480 - 29,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend

Job summary

A school district in California is looking for a School Counselor Resident to support students' academic and emotional development. This full-time position involves providing counseling, developing curriculum, and collaborating with a mentor. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and experience working in diverse environments. The role includes a stipend for living expenses and is ideal for those wishing to become credentialed school counselors.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students from historically underserved communities.
• Enrollment in a school counselor preparation program.
• Desire to become a credentialed school counselor.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling to enhance student well-being.
• Support academic, college/career, and social-emotional development.
• Develop classroom counseling curriculum and lessons.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

School Counselor Resident - Oakland Unified School District (2026-27) (Open Only to Pre-Selected Candidates Only)

Oakland Unified School District Talent - Oakland, California

Job Details

Job ID: 5574571

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 06, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description

TITLE: School Counselor Resident

REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Talent

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

FLSA: Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS: 10 months / 16 hours per week (minimum)

Created: June 2019

SALARY GRADE: Stipend

BASIC FUNCTION: Residents spend the full academic year in a district school, developing under the guidance of an experienced mentor school counselor. Using a variety of counseling skills, interventions, and evidence-based practices, mentors provide valuable insight into effective school counseling, helping residents develop the knowledge, skills and experiences that come from years of experience in high-need schools. Over the course of the year, school counselor residents experience an extensive side‑by‑side mentorship model that includes observation, shadowing, co‑facilitation, and deep collaboration in addition to supporting students with individual and group counseling. Residents will support students with academic, college/career, and academic development. Mentors continuously provide feedback and guidance to support resident’s development of counseling skills, intervention strategies, and understanding of public school systems.

School Counselor residency programs offer a unique synthesis of theory and practice, combining a yearlong classroom apprenticeship with a carefully aligned sequence of master’s-level coursework. Residents receive a stipend for living expenses throughout their training year.

Representative Duties

Essential Functions

• Provide group and individual counseling to students overall well‑being and academic success
• Collaboratively and then independently support the academic, college/career and social‑emotional development of students across a multi‑tier multi‑domain system of support (MTMDSS)
• Collaboratively and then independently develop high-quality classroom counseling curriculum, lessons, and presentations
• Collaboratively and then independently serve in collaborative meetings, including COST, IEP meetings, and grade‑level meetings
• Collaboratively and then independently respond to tier 3 student needs, including crisis response and dropout prevention
• Support and participate actively in school‑wide activities and events
• Learn cultural competency skills through training and the use of cultural competency assessment tools.
• Take direction from the Coordinator of School Counselor Residency, site leader, and site‑based mentor.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with the Coordinator of School Counselor Residency, cohort members, and site colleagues.
• Successfully complete counseling credential coursework through Partner University and remain in good standing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on the fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance‑based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of

• Child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of District students
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Computer software, hardware, information and related technology

Abilities to

• Communicate with, support and build relationships with students and their families; collaborate and be a positive team player with colleagues, parents and community members to affect the best outcomes for students
• Motivate and support diverse students in reaching high levels of academic success; take risks, innovate and problem‑solve to best meet the needs of students and learn from data to improve student learning
• Work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Effective communication skills both in oral and written form
• Work with children with disabilities if required

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Experience working with students and families from historically underserved communities
• Enrollment in a partner institution of higher education’s school counselor preparation program/master’s degree program
• Desire to become a credentialed school counselor serving students in educationally underserved communities
• Receptiveness to feedback and desire to continuously improve
• Dedication, commitment and resilience to succeed in an urban public school; commitment to become an active participant in a school community – attending school performances, school assemblies, extracurricular activities, field trips and conduct home visits
• Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable

Pre‑Employment Process

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

Working Conditions

Environment: Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast‑paced work; constant interruptions.

Physical Requirements: Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

Non‑Discrimination Policy

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$27,200 to $27,200 Addl Stipend

Job Categories

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor