Puente/College and Career Specialist at Coachella Valley Unified School District
About the Employer
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the high school principal or designee, the Puente / College and Career Specialist is responsible to work with the high school academic counselors for coordinating a college and career readiness culture. The Puente / College and Career Specialist will meet directly with Puente and other caseload (as needed) students to assist with academic and career planning and the college entry process including family workshops, college/career fair, college recruiting meetings during fall and spring, scholarship opportunities, and the financial aid process.
Requirements / Qualifications
Job Requirements: 1. Bachelors degree in Business, Education, Counseling or related field; Equivalent to the completion of an earned Master of Arts or higher degree in psychology, counseling, or guidance. 2. Credential: Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing service as a School Counselor. 3. Written and oral fluency preferred in English and Spanish.
Application Requirements: 1. Ed Join On-line Application 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three letters of recommendation (within the last 6 months) 5. Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
Requirements / Qualifications
Job Requirements: 1. Bachelors degree in Business, Education, Counseling or related field; Equivalent to the completion of an earned Master of Arts or higher degree in psychology, counseling, or guidance. 2. Credential: Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing service as a School Counselor. 3. Written and oral fluency preferred in English and Spanish.
Application Requirements: 1. Ed Join On-line Application 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three letters of recommendation (within the last 6 months) 5. Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
(Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760)848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
(Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760)848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
Application Deadline
6/10/2022 12:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/26/2022
Contact
Lorena Gamez
760-848-1091
760-848-1091
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Add'l Salary Info
$65,573 - $135,862 annually
Length of Work Year
11 months/202 Days
Employment Type
Full Time