School Counselor

About the Employer

Ocean Grove Charter School (OGCS) is a WASC accredited charter school managed by Innovative Education Management (IEM). The school serves students in Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties. Our family of charter schools include South Sutter, Ocean Grove, and Sky Mountain.

Innovative Education Management (IEM) has been successfully developing and operating California charter schools since 1998. Many California charters are modeled after the structure of IEM's independent study model. Innovative Education Management (IEM) and its Charter Schools believe in giving students, parents and teachers the freedom to develop individualized learning opportunities while working with a credentialed teacher.

Our goal is to develop educated students who reach their full potential. Every position at IEM supports this mission. IEM team members are empowered to innovate and find new solutions to further our students' educations as well as their own career aspirations. We believe the contribution of each individual is essential to success.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The School Counselor works to prepare high school students for graduation and college and career planning through meetings with students, parents, and teachers. The School Counselor develops consistent dialogue, and motivational relationships with students/parent-families, and promotes school policies and the 'individualized' learning procedures.

The incumbent will also provide social-emotional counseling and support services for some identified students. The incumbent is expected to remain calm under pressure, work cooperatively with team members and others to provide the highest level of service possible, and work in accordance with the Guiding Principles of the organization.

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Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: >Education: Bachelor's degree >Credentials/Certifications:

Current Pupil Personnel Services Credential >Experience: No previous school counseling work experience is required, but prior work experience in school counseling is recommended. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: >Letter of Interest >Current resume >Two (2) Letters of Recommendation >Unofficial copies of credentials, certifications, and/or transcripts reflecting the position requirements. Applications not accompanied by the required documents will not be considered.

Comments and Other Information

Applications will be considered as they are received. Candidate must reside in the State of California STRS creditable, Medical, Dental, Vision is available for Appointments greater than 50% TB & DOJ fingerprint background clearance required.

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