About the Employer
Located in the beautiful hills of Contra Costa County, the communities of Canyon, Moraga, Lafayette, Orinda and Walnut Creek are within the Acalanes Union High School District attendance area. We serve students in grades 9-12 and have an extensive adult education program. The area is ethnically, culturally and politically diverse with each of our four communities having a strong local identity that fosters positive interactions among adults and students. The District is committed to preparing students to become productive participants in a diverse, multicultural, democratic society. We demonstrate high expectations for all students and ensure warm, supportive atmospheres in our classrooms. Our staff has a deep commitment to equity in our practices, curriculum and school climates. Students leave AUHSD empowered with the knowledge and commitment necessary to confront the challenges of our changing world and the leadership skills to make a difference.
Non-Discrimination Policy:
Acalanes Union High School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, parental or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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Title II Coordinator: Associate Superintendent of Educational Services. Contact Information: ******
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Counselor (193 Days)
Under the direct supervision of the Head Guidance Coordinator, assists with or has responsibility for the following:
Responsibilities and Duties:
1.Prepare the publication of guidance materials.
2.Provide information programs for students and parents/guardians regarding college planning, financial aid and career planning.
3.Make classroom guidance presentations.
4.Provide students with information and materials necessary for the course selection process.
5.Assist with the administration of district and state mandated testing.
6.Register, program and schedule students; individually register students new to the district; provide individual sessions with incoming ninth graders to design a four-year plan.
7.Write college recommendations
8.Make class changes
9.Identify, provide assistance, track and monitor students at risk.
10.Meet individually, as requested or needed by students, in preventative or crisis counseling.
11.Provide assistance to parents, SSTs and IEP teams.
12.Refer students to outside agencies for ongoing therapeutic counseling.
13.Serve as a resource to teachers and other staff.
14.Participate in professional growth activities to update college and career information.
15.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Holds or qualifies to hold a California Pupil Personnel Services Credential; ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with students, parents and faculty and with the appropriate records; ability to with and be sensitive to the needs of young people; ability to deal politely with members of the public knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures and policies of public schools and school districts.
Working Environment
Environment: An Office/School Site Environment.
Physical Abilities:
Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.
Light to moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing, bending, walking, writing on blackboard, and keyboarding. Speech, hearing and vision emphasized.
**The Education code requires that a criminal background check be conducted on all persons prior to employment by a school district to ascertain whether the applicant has been arrested or convicted of any crime. Conviction of certain crimes designated as a "violent felony" or a "serious felony" may disqualify a person from employment.
The Acalanes Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability, or age, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any district program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume
