School Counselor - Prevention Services at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the assigned director, the School Counselor – Prevention Services will serve as an advocate for Kern County school students referred for support services in their school of residence, and a liaison between school district and site staff. The counselor will create a staff development plan on prevention and early intervention programs to support local school staff and students with areas of need to address trauma exposure, and social-emotional barriers that negatively impact learning around the area of human trafficking and other related areas. This position is located in Bakersfield, CA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: 1. Must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school. 2. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field; a master’s degree in counseling, preferred. 3. Must posses a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential. 4. Valid California teaching credential preferred. Experience: 1. One year of related counseling experience. 2. Successful experience working with at-risk. 3. Successful experience working with interagency collaboratives preferred. 4. Successful understanding of human trafficking. 5. Experience in small group counseling activities. 6. Experience developing and conducting school site and community based trainings. 7. 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: 1. Must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school. 2. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field; a master’s degree in counseling, preferred. 3. Must posses a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential. 4. Valid California teaching credential preferred. Experience: 1. One year of related counseling experience. 2. Successful experience working with at-risk. 3. Successful experience working with interagency collaboratives preferred. 4. Successful understanding of human trafficking. 5. Experience in small group counseling activities. 6. Experience developing and conducting school site and community based trainings. 7. 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
5/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/16/2025
Contact
Mollie Graham
636-4717
636-4717
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$73,811 - $130,259 Annually
$73,811 - $130,259 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$73,811 - $130,259 based on 25 steps with max entry at $114,402. Additional $1,300 annual stipend for a master's degree; $1,600 for EdD or PhD.
Length of Work Year
205 days per year; 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members.