Counselor (K-8) 2024/25

PPS/School Social Work or PPS/School Counseling required. MFT preferred. Bilingual highly desirable, but not required.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general supervision of the Director of Student Services provides basic counseling, crisis intervention, and guidance. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Provides intervention services for students, such as conflict resolution and crisis intervention individually and in the classroom setting
Collaborates with teachers, staff and parents and other professionals in understanding and meeting the needs of students so students can achieve success in school.
Refers students and their parents to appropriate resources, special programs, or outside agencies
Perform related duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate level degree in counseling, psychiatry, psychology or other related field.
Pupil Personnel Services/School Counseling or School Social
Work credential required, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), preferred.
Previous experience with county social service agencies recommended; previous experience working with elementary school students in a counseling setting preferred.

MATERIALS Applicant must possess and maintain a CA Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) CredentialLetter of IntroductionResume(3) Letters of Recommendation - Letters must be current (within the last two calendar years)Copy of Transcripts (upon hire)Background clearance (upon hire)TB clearance (upon hire)