Counselor- Behavior Manager Juvenile Justice (Dorothy Kirby) 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
POSITION SUMMARY: The Counselor - 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 Counselor - 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: Experience in the field of social work or school counseling working with school-age children. • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification preferred. • Experience and training in Dialectical Behavior Training (DBT) preferred. • Teaching experience in school settings with at-promise youth, 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 hold a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in school counseling.
In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number (see instructions below) The following are step-by-step instructions follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Experience in the field of social work or school counseling working with school-age children. • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification preferred. • Experience and training in Dialectical Behavior Training (DBT) preferred. • Teaching experience in school settings with at-promise youth, 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 hold a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in school counseling.
In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number (see instructions below) The following are step-by-step instructions follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach
Comments and Other Information
Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
LACOE prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: https://www.lacoe.edu/about/board/policies
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) 922-6153.
Comments and Other Information
Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
LACOE prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: https://www.lacoe.edu/about/board/policies
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) 922-6153.
Application Deadline
12/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/26/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$83,982 - $ 137,043 Annually
$83,982 - $ 137,043 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
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Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time