SUBSTITUTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR - K-5 POOL

About the Employer
The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country.
THE DISTRICT
Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher.
ETHNIC DIVERSITY
Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs.
COMMITMENT
The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be!
Job Summary
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating all services of counseling that promote academic achievement and the well-being of students.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Position: Elementary School Counselor (K-5)
Reports to: School Principal
Function: The counselor will assist in developing, implementing and evaluating all services of counseling that promote academic achievement and the well- being of the student.
Areas of Responsibility
• Provide one-on-one counseling to all students
• Assist parents and staff with community agencies referrals
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school and
district
• Maintain cumulative record folders as required
• Participate in the Child Study Team/Individualized Education Program
• Work with parents, teachers, staff, and administration to improve student attendance
• Participate in all staff meetings
• Other responsibilities assigned by the principal
Qualifications
• A valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential
• Be enrolled in a counselor internship program in an accredited college or university
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
with others
• Three years of teaching experience (desired)
• Bilingual skills in Spanish (desired)
Terms of Employment
Salary Placement: Teacher Salary Schedule
Work Year: 182 Days
Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with
the certificated staff evaluation process
Board Approved: 8/9/01
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED ONLY IF BEING CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential -School Counseling
Master's Degree in Educational Counseling
School Counseling Experience
Required Documents (Current Employees Only):
Intra-District Application
Resume
Required Documents (Outside Applicants Only):
Letter of Intent
Resume
Copy of California Pupil Personnel Services Credential- School Counseling or proof of filing for California Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
California or Out of state Basic Skills Exam
Three (3) letters of recommendation
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Comments and Other Information
YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE IF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO YOUR EDJOIN APPLICATION BY THE DEADLINE.
IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION (BP 4030)
Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135)