Counselor (TK 8th grade) SY 2627

About the Employer

The Holtville Unified School District recently named a 2018 California Exemplary District by the California Department of Education combines large learning opportunities with a small school setting. From Transitional Kindergarten to the 12th Grade our school sites offer a unique educational experience that has earned our district several honors at both the County and State levels. From Dual Immersion to Apple ConnectED to a highly successful Math Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Program to our strong Agricultural Pathway Holtville students are able to access unique academic opportunities in our schools. Beyond the classroom we are highly competitive as well in sports band FFA Migrant Speech and Debate MESA and countless other clubs and activities. Our community is tightly knit and is supportive of our schools parents and most importantly the students we seek to empower.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

HOLTVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCertificated Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: Counselor A. Qualifications: * Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching and/or administrative and/or pupil personnel experience in grades K-12; recognition will be given to familiarity with elementary education programs and pupil personnel services.* Hold or qualify for Pupil Personnel Services Credential; Masters Degree; bilingual skills in Spanish and English are preferred. * Any other combination of training and/or experience demonstrating the required skills knowledge and abilities may be considered by the District Administration and/or Governing Board. B. Reports to school-site principalC. Supervises employees as designated by school-site principal. D. Performance ResponsibilitiesDuties and Responsibilities* Assists in placement of new pupils using teacher recommendations parent conferences pupil conferences and intelligence and achievement testing as appropriate. * Provides interpretation of abilities aptitudes and needs. * Provides assistance to teachers in planning and conducting parent-teacher conferences. May participate in parent-teacher conferences upon request.* Assists the staff in the reinforcement of appropriate school behavior. * Makes preliminary evaluation of the school problems of pupils referred to him/her by teachers the principal and others and requests the services of district student services personnel in dealing with these difficulties when appropriate. * Assists the teachers and the principal in achieving the optimum placement within the school for each pupil. * Counsels pupils and their parents on matters relating to the pupils adjustment to school. * Performs other guidance services as directed by the principal. * Counsels pupils on matters relating to attendance problems and seeks aid of parents of other agencies in finding solutions to these problems. * Has charge of orientation programs for students entering middle school and also assists high school guidance personnel with their orientation and pre-registration programs. * Maintains liaison with secondary pupil personnel staff concerning needs of individual pupils. * Makes evaluation of students dealt with and refers to other agencies for assistance when deemed necessary. * May act as faculty advisor to student body government groups. * Assists the principal in planning and conducting in-service education experiences for the staff in such areas as human relations child growth and development and guidance function of the classrooms teacher. * Assist the principal in the coordination of the schools group testing program. * Other duties as assigned b the Principal. E. Terms of Employment 203 day work year. Salary and work year will be established by the District Administration and/or Governing Board.

Requirements / Qualifications

Possession of a valid PPS certificate for assignment.

Three letter of recommendation (one from most current supervisor)ResumeCredentials

• Credential Copy
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Possession of a valid PPS certificate for assignment.

Three letter of recommendation (one from most current supervisor)ResumeCredentials

• Credential Copy
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

$14535.12 annual contribution toward medical benefits including vision and dental.

Comments and Other Information

$14535.12 annual contribution toward medical benefits including vision and dental.

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