School Counselor Dos Pueblos High School

Santa Barbara Unified School District is currently recruiting for a School Counselor for Dos Pueblos High School. Interviews will be ongoing so please apply soon if interested!

Title: School Counselor

Reports to: Site Principal/Designee

Salary Schedule Range: Depends on Experience (Highest placement would be at Class III Step 11 of the Counselors Salary Schedule. Annual stipends for a Masters and Doctorate degrees.

Benefits: Eligible to participate in District health vision dental and term life insurance.

Calendar: 194 days

Purpose of Position: Promote student success through the implementation of this comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic career and personal/ social needs of students.

Essential Functions:

Equity

• Serve as the administrator for the educational program that delivers on the unique needs of a socio-economically culturally ethnically racially and linguistically diverse student population.
• Assist principal in leading in the area of academic behavioral and social-emotional prevention and intervention and implements practices that ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
• Assist the principal in leading administering and managing the campus with a focus on equity accountability student centered approach and culture and climate.
• Assist with the implementation of practices that ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
• Assist with professional learning that enhances the achievement of all students particularly socio-economically culturally ethnically racially and linguistically diverse student populations.
• Ensure that fiscal resources are utilized in a way that addresses the needs of our most vulnerable learners where actions and expenditures are supported by student outcome data.
• Assist with carrying out school goals and objectives in conjunction with all staff parents and the community that prioritize all learners.

Accountability

• Uphold California Education Code the Administrative Code of California and the policies and regulations of the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
• Assist with continuous supervision and evaluation of the instructional program with a heavy emphasis on effective implementation of the program to meet the needs of a socio-economically culturally ethnically racially and linguistically diverse student population.
• Assist with the supervision and evaluation of classroom instruction and the implementation of student supports based on student achievement data.
• Review the results of interventions to assure that all students meet grade level proficiencies.
• Ensure that all employees support the achievement of all students in particular a heightened level of focus on socio-economically culturally ethnically racially and linguistically diverse student populations.
• Act as principals designee in absence of the principal.

Student-Centered

• Assist the principal in communicating the schools program expectations to meet the needs of all segments of the community.
• Coach teachers on how to provide students with opportunities to see their own background and experiences through curriculum.
• Lead with an emphasis on the individual needs of each student and family.
• Assist in communicating important school information to all segments of the school community including updating of the master calendar plans schedules and the annual registration packet.

Culture and Climate

• Work closely with students parents and staff to establish and maintain high expectations for achievement and systematic supports using Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) so all students can achieve standards.
• Assist in implementing family engagement programs and required school advisory committees (e.g. School Site Council ELAC) aligned to the districts Framework for Family Engagement and designed and planned with and in support of the needs of parents of various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Leads the implementation of the schools student behavior policies and procedures with an emphasis on addressing the disproportionality of the systems impact on specific student groups (i.e. students of color students with disabilities socio-economically disadvantaged).
• Assume responsibility before during and after school hours for the health safety and welfare of all personnel (students and employees) assigned to the school.
• Monitor and maintain the physical facility and surrounding grounds for safety of staff and students
• Attend meetings of the Emergency Response Team School Site Council English Learner Advisory Council Environment Committee School Leadership Team or any other advisory committees upon request.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct student services through delivery of the school counseling core curriculum academic advisement and individual student planning.
• Deliver responsive services through individual counseling small groups and crisis response.
• Provide indirect student services through referrals to community agencies.
• Serve as consultants to administrators and teachers in the area of discipline by utilizing data to identify prevention best practices establish intervention options and support students during post-suspension reintegration.
• Help students develop and realize their intellectual and personal potential.
• Consult with school staff about special needs of students and assist in the planning of an educational program that fits their needs and goals.
• Assist in the adjustment of students within the school setting.
• Identify students who need academic or social/emotional supports and recommend interventions.
• Serves as a resource person for staff consultation.
• Monitors promotional graduation requirements for students.
• To establish and maintain high expectations for all students.
• To create and maintain effective learning environments for all students.
• To communicate with parents/guardians regarding students individual progress.
• To promote positive interpersonal relationships among peers staff students parents/guardians and the public.
• To actively participate as a team member including but not limited to Professional Learning Communities IEPs SSTs and 504s.
• To support the Restorative Approach philosophy when working with students.
• To engage in ongoing collaborative professional learning.
• Participate in scheduling activities to include but not limited to leading course selection activities updating of six-year plans and ensuring appropriate course placement.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at a desk conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes rules and policies and other printed matter and observing students.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to carry up to 25 pounds.
• Moderate to high stress levels.
• Work is predominantly in school environment.
• Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions.
• Daily contact with students teachers and school staff.
• Regular contact with parents community members and outside agency personnel.

Abilities and Knowledge:

• To establish rapport and work constructively with staff students parents and community members.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree and Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential which authorizes School Counseling

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Non Discrimination Statement:

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity color ancestry national origin nationality immigration status religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or disability affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics or any other basis protected by law in its educational programs activities and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services 720 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara CA 93101; ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); .

The District reserves the right to update revisethe or change this job description and related duties at any time.