Counselor Secondary (Nogales HS)

About the Employer

At Rowland we believe all employees regardless of title have an important role to play in the preparation of our students. We have developed a comprehensive broad-based instructional program which challenges students at every grade level and provides support to ensure students reach their highest potential. We believe students must be thinkers problem solvers and collaborators in order to succeed in whatever their future endeavors may be. It is our collective responsibility to prepare students to be prepared for and have a multitude of options beyond a high school diploma. We understand that we are part of a larger society and welcome parents and community members into our schools. We consider our youth to be the most valuable asset of our community.

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ROWLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

1830 S. Nogales Street Rowland Heights California 91748

CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Building Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the designated administrator counsels with students and parents individually or in groups on educational career and social/emotional issues in order to affect positive behavior changes and academic performance.

Reports to: Designated Administrator

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students in defining long-range and short-range educational goals and assists in making appropriate decisions in program planning.
• Insures that students receive information on graduation requirements academic distinction college entrance requirements vocational and occupational skills requirements and needs.
• Provides information and encouragement to students and parents relating to career choice requirements for advanced education and potential career opportunities.
• Provides information on resources for financial aid and various special programs.
• Orients new students and parents to the school program and the various guidance services available.
• Consults with school personnel concerning special abilities or challenges that a student may have.
• Counsels students with personal-social problems; refers students to other professionals when appropriate.
• Interprets school rules and regulations to students and parents.
• Assists teachers in addressing classroom behavior concerns.
• Interprets group test data to students parents and teachers including achievement tests aptitude tests and interest surveys.
• Refers students for individual testing counsels with parents concerning student data and school progress.
• Attends in-service workshops and counseling meetings for the purpose of maintaining professional competence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles trends methods strategies practices and procedures pertaining to student achievement.
• State and Federal educational program requirements.
• Legal mandates applicable sections of the Education Code District policies and regulations laws practices and procedures and financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
• Effective personnel management principles.
• Modern data management storage and retrieval systems.
• Effective communication and leadership strategies methods and techniques.
• Effective classroom structure and instructional practices.
• Coordination and facilitation of effective professional development activities.
• Effective human relations conflict resolution and team building principles/procedures.

Ability to:

• Plan organize direct and manage a site level student and educational services system.
• Assure compliance with applicable district policies regulations rules and procedures and State and Federal laws codes and regulations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing including preparation and delivery of oral presentations.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and privileged communications.
• Read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures.
• Effectively serve as a resource to the designated administrator on areas related to student achievement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
• Analyze situations accurately and implement an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Operate a computer terminal to enter data maintain records and generate reports.
• Plan coordinate and provide staff training.
• Provide leadership and stability for continuity of services.
• Drive a vehicle to carry out duties and responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing services in this position classification will frequently exert 25 50 pounds of force to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting standing walking bending and stooping from brief periods of time to lengthy periods of time.
• Persons performing services in this position classification will incur frequent interruptions and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Essential job functions include: Perceiving the nature of sound; near and far visual acuity; depth perception; providing oral and written communication; ability to speak and project voice in either an enclosed or open area; manual dexterity to handle and work with various materials objects and equipment; driving a motor vehicle; and the ability to perform a variety of physical activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• No less than three (3) years of broad experience in education with evidence of increasing responsibilities including successful teaching experience.
• Master of Arts Degree or higher from an accredited college or university desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California Drivers License
• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential

Board approved: December 2013

Requirements / Qualifications

Thank you for considering Rowland Unified School District home of multiple award-winning schools! RUSD is seeking dynamic instructional leaders who exhibit the following:Knowledge and understanding of a variety of effective counseling strategies and techniquesAbility to communicate and interact effectively with students teachers parents administrators and community support and guidance to staff and students to ensure all students services programs and supports are appropriately implemented. Leadership with a 21st-century perspective Rowland Unified serves a diverse multilingual student community. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

RUSD requires applicants to have a valid California Credential in Pupil Services: School CounselingAll documents in the list of required documents must be attached as part of your EDJOIN application. We do not accept any faxed emailed or mailed documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. If you need assistance with your application uploads you may contact EDJOIN directly.

• Copy of Transcript (reflecting Masters degree and coursework and all college coursework credits)
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
• Resume

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling

Requirements / Qualifications

Thank you for considering Rowland Unified School District home of multiple award-winning schools! RUSD is seeking dynamic instructional leaders who exhibit the following:Knowledge and understanding of a variety of effective counseling strategies and techniquesAbility to communicate and interact effectively with students teachers parents administrators and community support and guidance to staff and students to ensure all students services programs and supports are appropriately implemented. Leadership with a 21st-century perspective Rowland Unified serves a diverse multilingual student community. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

RUSD requires applicants to have a valid California Credential in Pupil Services: School CounselingAll documents in the list of required documents must be attached as part of your EDJOIN application. We do not accept any faxed emailed or mailed documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. If you need assistance with your application uploads you may contact EDJOIN directly.

• Copy of Transcript (reflecting Masters degree and coursework and all college coursework credits)
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
• Resume

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling

Comments and Other Information

The District provides an excellent benefits package including Employee and Dependent Health Dental and Vision of Non-Discrimination: The Rowland Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability gender gender identity gender expression genetic information nationality race or ethnicity religion sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Comments and Other Information

The District provides an excellent benefits package including Employee and Dependent Health Dental and Vision of Non-Discrimination: The Rowland Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability gender gender identity gender expression genetic information nationality race or ethnicity religion sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.