Counselor

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) seeks a full-time, on-site, School Counselor who wants to make a positive impact on young women's lives. We are seeking a visionary Counselor who will help students learn and grow to become young women of heart, faith, courage, and excellence in the spirit of our sponsoring religious order, the Sisters of St.

Joseph of Carondelet. The Counselor is expected to counsel an alphabetical section of students in grades 9-12. The Counselor models and communicates mission, philosophy, and values while modeling behavior that inspires excellence, helping students grow to become young women of heart, faith, and courage in the spirit of the Sisters of St.

Joseph. OLP is the oldest remaining, all-girls Catholic school in San Diego with a population including 69% identifying as young women of color, and on average 18% crossing the International US Border from Baja California daily to call OLP home. We welcome 750 young women to our campus forming a diverse educational community from over 80 different zip codes. As a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school, OLP places a strong emphasis on 21st-century learning and leadership skills across the curriculum.

The professional culture at OLP is committed to continuous improvement, a growth mindset, and lifelong learning. Desirable skills include being well-versed in forms and uses of technology and emerging learning technologies. Applicants must show a willingness to include and support diverse student learners; teach and counsel aligned with our mission and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards; work closely with fellow Counselors in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and as a Department; and collaborate with administrators, teachers, and staff for student success. OLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position aligns with the salary scale from $54,000 - $99,100.

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Requirements / Qualifications

When submitting your application, OLP requires both a cover letter and certified resume, along with three references from supervisors who have seen your work directly, verification of degree credentials, and a copy of transcripts.

Upon hiring you will be required to complete a TB test, Livescan fingerprinting and background check, and provide all official transcripts. Placement on the salary scale based on experience and degrees from $54,000 - $99,100 This position reports to the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, and the Assistant Head of School.

Comments and Other Information

• OLP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.
  
  After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if OLP is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

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