Job Abstract

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.

Are you committed to ensuring that ALL Los Angeles Unified students graduate Ready for the World? We are hiring and looking for dedicated, equity-focused, driven educators. Please visit TeachInLA.com for more information about joining the Los Angeles Unified family! Applications are now being accepted for the position of Pupil Services and Attendance (PSA) Counselor, Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP). BSAP PSA Counselors will provide child welfare and attendance supports, working with students participating in BSAP and families to address social/emotional, home, and community barriers and support students with achieving their academic potential. BSAP PSA Counselors leverage a strengths-based, identity affirming approach to ensure that the educational goals and needs of students participating in BSAP within the assigned region/program/school are met. Each BSAP PSA Counselor will report directly to Student Health and Human Services administrators and the principal, for administrative direction while assigned to a school location. Positions may require an adjusted work schedule according to program needs. These positions are subject to review for renewal on an annual basis. Pupil Services and Attendance (PSA) Counselors are child welfare advocates who utilize a three-tiered model (prevention, early intervention, and intensive intervention) to improve individual system-wide student attendance, engagement, achievement, and graduation. PSA Counselors work directly with students who experience difficulties in achieving their academic potential due to social/emotional, home, and community barriers. PSA Counselors in specialized units provide additional support services that are needed by the specific populations they serve.