District Counselor - Student Wellness Services

School Social Worker

Under the direction of the Director of Student Wellness Services or designee, provides districtwide support related to student wellness, mental health services, attendance improvement, crisis response, and Section 504 compliance. Serves as a resource to school site administrators and support staff by providing consultation, training, and direct support in complex student cases. Assists school teams in ensuring compliance with Section 504 requirements, promoting student well-being, and connecting students and families with appropriate services and supports.

Credential: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Social Work.

Materials: Please submit the following: Letter of Introduction, Resume of training and qualifications, California Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Social Work, Five (5) current professional references, including the most recent supervisor. Applicants must attach all required documents as part of their EDJOIN application. Unfortunately, Glendale Unified will not accept attachments via fax or email. Once the District has tentatively offered employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis, pre-employment physical exam (district-paid), and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice. Applicants will also be required to provide official transcripts from relevant coursework to determine salary placement.

The District provides the most substantial benefits package of all school districts in Los Angeles County, including employee and dependent health, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, the District provides an Induction Program to clear preliminary credentials. Glendale Unified serves a diverse, multilingual student community; Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Statement of Non-Discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel: Title IX Coordinator – Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Section 504 Coordinator– Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io