Secondary School Counselor | Wellness & College Pathways

Wonderful College Prep Academy; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision & life insurance

403b with company match

Wellness Center and gym access

Job summary

Wonderful College Prep Academy in California's Central Valley seeks a school counselor to advance academic achievement, vocational direction, and personal-social development. The counselor will tailor services to each student, leveraging resources to foster self-direction and college readiness.

The role collaborates with families, teachers, and health teams to support student well-being, safety, and success, including crisis and case management as part of a comprehensive counseling program.

Qualifications

• Services credential in a specialization in Pupil Personnel Services required.
• Credential: Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years of demonstrated successful K-12 teaching experience as a fully credential teacher is preferred.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university required.

Responsibilities

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes.
• Classroom Support: As determined by academic and metal health teams, supports learning and emotional growth amongst all students.
• Campus Safety and Supervision: Supports campus supervision as needed to ensure student safety at all times.
• Reinforcement Activities: Provides instructional staff to support all students as needed through consultations and collaborations.
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events

Skills

Student counseling

Curriculum planning

Test interpretation

Family and community outreach

Attendance and behavior support

Coordination with I.A.P.

Letters of recommendation

Post-school opportunities guidance

Testing and referrals

Crisis management

Collaboration with staff

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Pupil Personnel Services credential

California Teaching Credential (preferred)

K-12 teaching experience (preferred)

Job description

Wonderful College Prep Academy in California's Central Valley seeks a school counselor to advance academic achievement, vocational direction, and personal-social development. The counselor will tailor services to each student, leveraging resources to foster self-direction and college readiness.

The role collaborates with families, teachers, and health teams to support student well-being, safety, and success, including crisis and case management as part of a comprehensive counseling program.