School Counselor (Valley Oaks Charter Schools) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director in the Valley Oaks Charter School division, helps develop and maintain a student referral and case management system and communicate with site staff on how best to serve referred students. Advises students, in small and large groups and individually, in self-development opportunities and responsible decision-making, anger-management, and conflict resolution. Creates staff development opportunities on prevention and early intervention programs to support VOCS staff and students with areas of need to address trauma exposure, and social-emotional barriers that negatively impact learning. This position serves both Bakersfield and Tehachapi.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school. • Must hold a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential. • Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field; a master's degree in counseling, preferred. • Valid California teaching credential preferred. Experience: • At least one year of related counseling experience. • Successful experience in education. • Experience in small group counseling activities. • Vocational counseling experience, preferred. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school. • Must hold a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential. • Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field; a master's degree in counseling, preferred. • Valid California teaching credential preferred. Experience: • At least one year of related counseling experience. • Successful experience in education. • Experience in small group counseling activities. • Vocational counseling experience, preferred. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Application Deadline
3/12/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/27/2023
Contact
Mollie Graham
636-4717
636-4717
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$70,296 - $124,056 based on 25 steps with max entry at $108,954. Additional $1,300 annual stipend for Master's degree; $1,600 for Doctorate.
Length of Work Year
205 days/12 months per year; 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Prepaid medical, vision, dental, life plans provided for the employee and eligible family members.
Interviews
By March 27, 2023