Academic Counselor 2026-2027 at The Foundation for Hispanic Education
About the Employer
The Foundation for Hispanic Education (TFHE) was established in 1981 as a product of the late Dr. B. Roberto Cruz’s vision of providing quality education and support for all underserved learners, with a focus on Latino students. With 106 committed staff members, TFHE now serves over 1,050 students from the community neighborhoods of Mayfair, Mt. Pleasant, Sylvandale, Santee, and Alum Rock in East San Jose. TFHE operates three charter high schools.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The academic counselor brings to education, knowledge, and training in specialized fields by supporting students to graduate from high school and complete A-G requirements. The overall purpose of this position is to proactively respond to students by facilitating their academic, personal/social, college and career development as well as helping create a positive and safe learning experience. The Academic Counselor plays a key role in addressing the academic and perceived barriers students have and could potentially prevent them from graduating from high school and attending college.
Requirements / Qualifications
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s Degree • Pupil Personnel Services Credential required • 3 to 5 years delivering a high school academic advising program preferred • Previous counseling experience • Knowledgeable of college admissions requirements • Bilingual, Spanish Preferred
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
Requirements / Qualifications
CLICK ON THE JOB DESCRIPTION TO REVIEW POSITION REQUIREMENTS. Only candidates meeting these requirements will move forward for further review.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s Degree • Pupil Personnel Services Credential required • 3 to 5 years delivering a high school academic advising program preferred • Previous counseling experience • Knowledgeable of college admissions requirements • Bilingual, Spanish Preferred
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
Comments and Other Information
NOTE: Your application will be considered incomplete if the above requirements are not attached by the deadline date.
Comments and Other Information
NOTE: Your application will be considered incomplete if the above requirements are not attached by the deadline date.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
2/16/2026
Contact
Luna Rivera
408-585-5022 1032
408-585-5022 1032
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$75,901 - $138,201 Annually
$75,901 - $138,201 Annually
Length of Work Year
194 work days
Employment Type
Full Time