Counselor, Elementary (Part-Time @ 60%, Temporary Contract) at La Canada Unified School District
About the Employer
“Our Success is Intentional” La Cañada Unified School District is a learning community committed to personal growth and academic excellence. All facets of the district work to ensure its success is intentional. Part of the fabric of the community, La Cañada schools inspire a national standard for high academic achievement, citizenship, and student well-being. LCUSD emphasizes safety, security, and a wide array of wellness offerings as a priority on each of its school campuses. The district operates three elementary schools and a combined grades 7-12 middle and high school. Current student enrollment is approximately 3,975 students, supported by 517 highly qualified employees. Each school in the district has developed a comprehensive Responsive Teaching Plan, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Plan, and has adopted Stanford’s Challenge Success initiative to ensure that all students receive appropriate tiers of support in mastering academic standards and in developing their social, emotional, and physical health and resilience. La Cañada Flintridge is home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Descanso Gardens. The professional residents of La Cañada are attracted to the city because of its excellent schools and its strong community spirit. Parent participation and involvement in the schools are extensive as evidenced by a robust La Cañada Educational Foundation, which contributes over $2 million annually to the district, the active volunteerism and program support of the PTA at each school site, and the Spartan Boosters at LCHS grades 7-12. Approximately 95% of graduating seniors enroll in post-secondary schools, with students attending their best fit colleges and universities across the nation. All of our schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools, with Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon Elementary Schools recognized in 2021. La Cañada High School 7/8 was named a National Forum “School to Watch” school four times, most recently in 2023. All LCUSD schools have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, with its three elementary schools recognized again in 2023.
Job Summary
Job Summary
La Cañada Unified School District has an opening in school year 2021-22 for a part-time school counselor at the elementary level. This part-time counselor at 0.6 FTE (60%) will be expected to work one full day at each of the three elementary school sites each week. A temporary contract will be offered for school year 2021-22.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: 1. Credential: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential authorizing school counseling. 2. Education: Master’s degree; possession of a Master’s Degree of Social Work or License in Clinical Social Work is desirable; Marriage and Family Therapist License is highly preferred. 3. Experience: Preferred: Two years or more successful elementary school counseling. Successful classroom teaching experience at the elementary school level is desirable. Work Year: This is a part-time position at 0.6 FTE (60%), August through early June (10 months), 196 contracted workdays (for a full-time counselor). First day of paid service is Friday, July 30, 2021. A new staff member orientation day has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The first day with students will be Monday, August 16, 2021, and the last day of the counselor’s work year is Thursday, June 19, 2022.
Application Procedure: 1. Interested parties may submit a District certificated application (available to print from the “Human Resources, Applications” page at www.lcusd.net) or an electronic application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). For either application, please include a cover letter, a resume with references, a copy of a valid California PPS credential in school counseling, copies of transcripts and at least three (3) current letters of recommendation. Paper applications may be addressed and mailed to: Dr. Debra Cradduck, Executive Director of Personnel Services La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. After initial paper screening, candidates will be contacted for a personal interview as soon after the application deadline as possible. It is expected that interviews will be conducted via an online platform, such as Zoom or Google Meet. Documents listed below are required for application consideration.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Intro letter is welcome but optional.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letters of recommendation are welcome but optional.)
- Other (References)
- Resume
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: 1. Credential: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential authorizing school counseling. 2. Education: Master’s degree; possession of a Master’s Degree of Social Work or License in Clinical Social Work is desirable; Marriage and Family Therapist License is highly preferred. 3. Experience: Preferred: Two years or more successful elementary school counseling. Successful classroom teaching experience at the elementary school level is desirable. Work Year: This is a part-time position at 0.6 FTE (60%), August through early June (10 months), 196 contracted workdays (for a full-time counselor). First day of paid service is Friday, July 30, 2021. A new staff member orientation day has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The first day with students will be Monday, August 16, 2021, and the last day of the counselor’s work year is Thursday, June 19, 2022.
Application Procedure: 1. Interested parties may submit a District certificated application (available to print from the “Human Resources, Applications” page at www.lcusd.net) or an electronic application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). For either application, please include a cover letter, a resume with references, a copy of a valid California PPS credential in school counseling, copies of transcripts and at least three (3) current letters of recommendation. Paper applications may be addressed and mailed to: Dr. Debra Cradduck, Executive Director of Personnel Services La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. After initial paper screening, candidates will be contacted for a personal interview as soon after the application deadline as possible. It is expected that interviews will be conducted via an online platform, such as Zoom or Google Meet. Documents listed below are required for application consideration.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Intro letter is welcome but optional.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letters of recommendation are welcome but optional.)
- Other (References)
- Resume
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
Comments and Other Information
Salary & Benefits: Placement on the counselor salary schedule is dependent on education and years of employment in a public school district. No cap on years for public school experience. The starting annual salary range for a 60% school counselor is $33,601 to $68,116, which corresponds to a monthly salary of $2,800.06 to $5,676.32. Counselors are paid over 12 months, July through June.
This position is eligible to participate in the District’s medical benefit plans. Currently the District’s maximum contribution to an employee’s benefits package is $15,930 per year. Premiums for a part-time employee are prorated based on the employee’s full-time equivalent (FTE) percentage.
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Comments and Other Information
Salary & Benefits: Placement on the counselor salary schedule is dependent on education and years of employment in a public school district. No cap on years for public school experience. The starting annual salary range for a 60% school counselor is $33,601 to $68,116, which corresponds to a monthly salary of $2,800.06 to $5,676.32. Counselors are paid over 12 months, July through June.
This position is eligible to participate in the District’s medical benefit plans. Currently the District’s maximum contribution to an employee’s benefits package is $15,930 per year. Premiums for a part-time employee are prorated based on the employee’s full-time equivalent (FTE) percentage.
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Application Deadline
6/23/2021 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/16/2021
Contact
Danielle Newcom
818-952-8385
818-952-8385
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
The starting annual salary range for a 60% school counselor is $33,601 to $68,116, which corresponds to a monthly salary of $2,800.06 to $5,676.32.
Length of Work Year
July 31, 2021 - June 9, 2022
Employment Type
Part Time