Counselor, Behavior Manager – Barry J Nidorf Juvenile Court School at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
THE POSITION The Behavior Manager will promote early identification and intervention of and for students with behavioral, social, and/or emotional problems providing opportunities for ameliorative intervention; and recommend procedures for dealing with those effects on a student’s learning and behavior. The Behavior Manager’s primary goal is to increase attendance and decrease suspensions school wide, improving and maintaining a safe climate and culture conducive to learning. This position will work primarily within LACOE schools serving at-promise youth who may be incarcerated, expelled, homeless, foster, and suffer from chronic absenteeism, below grade level reading and math, and/or are credit deficient.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: • Three years of employment required in the field of social work or school counseling working with school-age children • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification preferred. • Experience and training in Dialectical Behavior Training (DBT) preferred. • Teaching experience in school settings with at-promise, systems-involved preferred. • Work experience in juvenile court or county community school settings preferred. Education: A Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application): • Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in social work or school counseling. • Child Welfare Authorization (CWA) preferred. • California Clear Teaching Credential preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, cover letter, resume, copy of credentials (must attach credential with document number), and three current (within the past 12 months), dated and signed letters of recommendation with at least two from current and previous administrators/supervisors?by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application. (Please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.)
- Certificate Copy (Child Welfare Authorization (CWA) preferred. - Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application.)
- Certification (California Clear Teaching Credential preferred. - Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application.)
- Credential Copy (Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in social work or school counseling. - Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application. )
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include 3 current letters that are dated (within the past 12 months) and signed with at least two from current and previous administrators/supervisors by the deadline date.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: • Three years of employment required in the field of social work or school counseling working with school-age children • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification preferred. • Experience and training in Dialectical Behavior Training (DBT) preferred. • Teaching experience in school settings with at-promise, systems-involved preferred. • Work experience in juvenile court or county community school settings preferred. Education: A Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application): • Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in social work or school counseling. • Child Welfare Authorization (CWA) preferred. • California Clear Teaching Credential preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, cover letter, resume, copy of credentials (must attach credential with document number), and three current (within the past 12 months), dated and signed letters of recommendation with at least two from current and previous administrators/supervisors?by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application. (Please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.)
- Certificate Copy (Child Welfare Authorization (CWA) preferred. - Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application.)
- Certification (California Clear Teaching Credential preferred. - Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application.)
- Credential Copy (Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in social work or school counseling. - Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application. )
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include 3 current letters that are dated (within the past 12 months) and signed with at least two from current and previous administrators/supervisors by the deadline date.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Comments and Other Information
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Application Deadline
2/16/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/2/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$76,520 - $124,868
Length of Work Year
Twelve months. Duty year is July 1 – June 30
Employment Type
Full Time