School Counselor, Fontana HS - CB #3928.25 at Fontana Unified School District Application Deadline 6/25/2024 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/19/2024 Contact Angelica Martinez Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $59,048 - $99,508 Annually Length of Work Year 2024/2025 Employment Type Full Time Posting # CB #3928.25 Location Fontana HS Job Description / Essential Elements:DESCRIPTION:Leadership, advocacy and collaboration are the skills school counselors will draw on to implement a preventative, p... more details
School Counselor, Fontana HS - CB #3928.25 at Fontana Unified School District
Application Deadline
6/25/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/19/2024
Contact
Angelica Martinez
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$59,048 -
$99,508
Annually
Length of Work Year
2024/2025
Employment Type
Full Time
Posting #
CB #3928.25
Location
Fontana HS
Job Description / Essential Elements:Print
DESCRIPTION:
Leadership, advocacy and collaboration are the skills school counselors will draw on to implement a preventative, proactive school counseling program using the current American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs for the purpose of serving as a student advocate and systems change agent. Counselors will promote student success through the implementation of this comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic, career and personal/social needs of students in a manner consistent with the current Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) Local Educational Agency (LEA) plan.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate an ASCA National Model aligned school counseling program in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development
Abide by the ASCA Ethical Standards for Professional School Counseling
Pursue professional growth and participate in local, state and national school counseling related conferences and workshops
Utilize technology and data-based systems to make decisions regarding the school counseling program. Use data to develop strategies for closing the achievement gap and implement intentional school counseling activities
Consult and collaborate with school personnel on Comprehensive Student Support Teams such as SART, SIT, SST, COST, SERT
Collaborate with school personnel to facilitate smooth transitions from elementary school to middle school, middle school to high school and high school to the world of college and career
Establish a planning calendar for school counseling program activities. Use the majority of time providing direct services through the school counseling curriculum, individual student planning and preventive and responsive services with remaining time in program management, system support and accountability
Implement developmentally appropriate, prevention-oriented classroom lessons and group activities including conflict resolution, crisis intervention, school connectedness and resiliency skills for all students
Implement developmentally appropriate, intervention-oriented individual and small group activities for students who are most in need as indicated by risk factors. These factors include, but are not limited to: poor attendance, personal/social issues, stress, home issues, substance abuse, anger/self-control issues, gang issues, bullying, school safety and discipline violations
Conduct a mid-year and annual program assessment to measure the effectiveness of the school counseling program, sharing results with stakeholders
Communicate, establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, teachers, school staff, students and parents through activities such as parent/ teacher/student conferences, serving on committees and observing students in the classroom
Collaborate with staff to support middle and high school students in creating and updating their Professional Learning Plan
Monitor student progress utilizing data, making a direct distinct connection to the academic, career and personal/social success of all students
Conduct a cumulative records review for all new, transitioning or at-risk students to determine appropriate course selection and program services
Guide students in the development of their post-secondary educational and/or career goals through the teaching and/or supervision of career development activities
Inform students and parents regarding the college admission process, including the application process, prerequisites and financial aid
Identify and refer potential dropouts to services beyond the scope of the traditional school program by assisting comprehensive, continuation and adult schools in the transfer process to increase opportunities for students to graduate
Discuss test results with students and parents and their implications for educational and career planning
Update and maintain course approval documents for UC/CSU and collegiate athletics at the school site
Inform students and their parents of appropriate school and community resources
Write letters of recommendation for students regarding career opportunities, college admissions and scholarships and assist faculty members to do the same
Counselors will meet monthly by grade span levels, to continue collaborative work of the ASCA model school counseling program and share progress on implementation
Perform other related duties as assigned by District and Site Administration
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Credentials and Experience:
Must possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing School Counseling, or equivalent
Master's degree preferred
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License
Bilingual preferred
Knowledge of:
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs
Effective research based counseling techniques for individuals and small groups and interventions for at-risk students
Student achievement data analysis and reporting
Existing materials, resources and curriculum related to school counseling
Local agencies, community and school programs, and resources that are available to students and their families
Ability to:
Interpret school, district and post-secondary policies
Serve as a social justice advocate charged with closing the access, opportunity and attainment gaps
Successfully work with all students taking into consideration culture, ethnic and economic barriers to future success
Organize and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
Incorporate within one or more of the previously mentioned performance responsibilities, which are essential functions of this job description, are the following essential physical requirements:
Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Circulate for extended periods of time
See, for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter and observing students
Understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Requirements / Qualifications
Copy of Transcript (must show conferral of degree)
Credential Copy (detailed printout from CTC website - ctc.ca.gov)
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current letters of recommendation / at least two of the three must be dated within the last two years)
Resume
Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
*Option of fully paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employee and dependants
*$50,000 Life insurance policy paid by Fontana Unified School District, upgradeable at a nominal cost
*CalSTRS/CalPERS Retirement
*Section 125 Flex Plan available
FONTANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The Fontana Unified School District's programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these perceived characteristics.
ANY APPLICANT WHO ATTEMPTS TO DIRECTLY CONTACT INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS WITH THE INTENT OF INFLUENCING THE DECISION OF THE BOARD WILL BE CONSIDERED DISQUALIFIED FROM CANDIDACY FOR THIS POSITION.
For information about Fontana Unified School District visit our website at www.fusd.net.
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