Academic Counselor (Macdonald High School)*

About the Employer

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District.

Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD's Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students: • World-Leading Professional • Student-Centered Lifelong Learner • Creative and Critical Thinker • Adaptive Forward Thinker • The Caring Adult • Inclusivity Champion • Equity Advocate • Empowering Collaborator If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School.

Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051

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Requirements / Qualifications

A Pupil Personnel Services Credential for Counseling is Required.

Please attach a Cover Letter, Resume and at least 2 RECENT letters of recommendation to the online application.

Comments and Other Information

The Academic Counselor will have the following desired attributes to ensure that a positive climate and culture is cultivated: Prior experience with master scheduling Prior experience as a participant during Student Support Team (SST), 504, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meetings Prior experience facilitating 8th Grade Visit Meetings Have an understanding of academic interventions and strategies Demonstrated knowledge of the ASCA MTMDSS Model Ability to assist in planning and execute MHS Welcome Activities The Santa Clara Unified School District celebrates diversity and is committed in all of its activities, policies, programs, and procedures to provide equal opportunity for all and prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants, employees and students with disabilities.

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