Foster strong therapeutic relationships with students that support engagement at school and in progress towards individualized goals. Assist with academic instruction, providing individual and group instruction, as directed. Aid in the implementation of classroom modifications and accommodations as identified by students' individualized education plans (IEP) or other plans. Provide direct behavioral intervention that decreases engagement in behaviors that have impeded school success and increase... more details
Classroom Counselor
Job LocationsUS-CA-Hayward
Job ID
2024-8476
Category
Direct Care
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
Are you a mental health professional that likes supporting students by providing behavioral support to reintegrate them back into the classroom? Join the amazing team in supporting students achieve their academic goals in one of our HEART classrooms.
Seneca’s school partnerships program is hiring a Classroom Counselor to guide students to success at Ochoa Middle School & Longwood Elementaryin Hayward, CA. As a Classroom Counselor, you’ll support students' mental health needs, provide therapeutic interventions, and foster curiosity in an innovative classroom setting. Our Classroom Counselors also collaborate with a creative team of special education teachers, school therapists, and education leaders to foster classrooms that celebrate diversity and weave the community's cultures into a curriculum that addresses each student's individual needs. You’ll also have the opportunity to enroll in an embedded MSW, MFT, or Special Education credential program under a substantial Seneca scholarship!
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Seneca’s Unconditional Education HEART Program partners with Hayward Unified School District to implement services that identify and intervene on behalf of the community’s most vulnerable children. You can learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model here.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
Foster strong therapeutic relationships with students that support engagement at school and in progress towards individualized goals
Assist with academic instruction, providing individual and group instruction, as directed
Aid in the implementation of classroom modifications and accommodations as identified by students’ individualized education plans (IEP) or other plans
Provide direct behavioral intervention that decreases engagement in behaviors that have impeded school success and increases engagement in replacement behaviors
Provide effective supervision of students at all times to maintain safety
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques by intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable
Contribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading activities that celebrate success and promote joy
Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies
Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
Qualifications
REQUIRED
Education/Experience requirements:
Bachelor's degree OR
Associate degree and one year of relevant experience OR
High school diploma and two years of relevant experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Own vehicle, Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination
PREFERRED
Experience working with youth in a mental health or classroom-facing setting
Schedule
Full-time
School-based schedule: Mon-Fri; 8am-4:30pm
5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Benefits
Now hiring for the upcoming academic year!
Starting at $24.72 -$27.22 per hour
As of July 7th, this starting range will increase to $25.46 -$27.96 per hour
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
Salary increases each year
5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days
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