Job description
Join our dynamic counseling team at Pacific Crest Schools, dedicated to supporting students' social-emotional development and academic success. This full-time guidance counselor position is ideal for professionals passionate about helping students navigate challenges and plan for post-secondary success. The successful candidate will provide individual and group counseling, collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators, and contribute to a positive school climate. This role requires a state certified school counselor and a strong commitment to equity and student outcomes.
Responsibility
- Provide individual and group counseling to students across multiple grade levels, addressing academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive guidance program focused on college and career readiness, SEL, and transition planning.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to support student success and well being.
- Conduct student assessments, maintain confidential records, and monitor progress using data-driven practices.
- Coordinate and lead program activities such as career fairs, counseling workshops, and postsecondary planning events.
- Provide crisis intervention, threat assessment, and timely referrals to internal and external resources as needed.
- Advise and support students in meeting graduation requirements and exploring postsecondary options while promoting equity and inclusion.
Qualification
- Master of Science in School Counseling or Master of Arts in Counseling or related field from an accredited program.
- Valid state school counselor certification or licensure.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in school counseling or related setting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of K 12 guidance curriculum, counseling standards, and ethical guidelines.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to engage diverse families and communities.
- Experience with data driven planning, case management, and implementing social emotional learning programs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate cultural humility and equity in practice.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or other languages is a plus.