Temporary Community Hub Counselor - Mount Miguel High School - CP26-014910 at Grossmont Union High School District
About the Employer
The Grossmont Union High School District is dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative learning environment which supports academic achievement and social development for all students. The Grossmont District operates on the premise that success for every student is dependent upon all groups in the organization including teachers, administrators, parents, staff, students, and the community working together to support all students in their development as life-long learners, thinkers, and successful contributors of the community. The Grossmont Union High School District shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying against and individual or group based on the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (GUHSD Board Policy 4030).
Job Summary
Job Summary
This counseling position will focus on supporting students in the third domain of school counseling, social emotional support, including crisis intervention and response, small group counseling, and collaborating with onsite therapeutic services. This position does not provide academic or college/career counseling. Temporary - 1.0 FTE
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT C-02
HUMAN RESOURCES
JOB DESCRIPTION
Counselor
Primary Function: The counselor is a professional educator with specialized training and appropriate PPS credentials in counseling and guidance whose main focus is on the optimum development and learning efficiency of the individual student. The counselor assists students to participate actively and as successfully as possible in their educational development and career planning.
Directly Responsible to: Local principal and/or designated administrator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide information regarding the school's curriculum offerings and graduation requirements to students, parents, and staff.
2. Assists students to develop a course of study leading to graduation and preparation for college or vocations.
3. Provides information about the competencies required for graduation, college, and vocational preparation to students, parents, and staff.
4. Provides students, parents, and staff resources for gathering educational and vocational information.
5. Provides students, parents, and staff information concerning alternatives to the traditional high school program.
6. Provides information about school and community resources to assist students when they encounter educational difficulties.
7. Provides information about school and community resources for helping students when they encounter personal problems.
In Carrying Out Their Essential Duties, the Following Tasks may be Performed:
1. Provide orientation for all incoming students to high school.
2. Organize processes for placing students in the most appropriate educational programs.
3. Assist in monitoring each student's program placement.
4. Assist students in developing individual plans for completing the high school experience.
5. Counsel with students regarding academic performance.
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6. Organize procedures for administering and interpreting educational and career tests.
7. Coordinate activities of school career center.
8. Provide liaison with colleges, apprenticeship programs, armed services, business and trade schools, Regional Occupational Program, as well as other sources of career or vocational training.
9. Coordinate systems to disseminate financial aid information.
10. Make referrals to community counseling and assistance agencies.
11. Participate in conferences with students, parents, and/or staff about academic concerns.
12. Refer students with special education needs to appropriate programs in the district, for example Home Study, Adapted P.E., Pregnant Minors Program, Educationally Handicapped, etc.
13. Refer students to alternative educational placement such as the Phoenix Program, Chaparral Evening Alternative, etc.
14.Assist in school curriculum and program development.
Minimum Qualifications: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services or school counseling credential. Previous teaching at the high school level is preferred.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Credential: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services - School Counseling Credential. CREDENTIAL QUESTIONS? Please contact our Credentials Analyst, Martha Robles: 619-644-8027 or mrobles@guhsd.net.
To be considered for this position, please attach the following documents to your completed EdJoin application: Previous teaching at the high school level is preferred. Deep understanding of California and GUHSD graduation requirements, community college matriculation, and adult education systems. Well Versed in GUHSD Student Information Systems, Specifically Parent Portal.
- Credential Copy (Most recent screenshot of your valid California PPS School Counseling Credential (with document number displayed) from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) website OR a Temporary County Certificate (TCC) from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE)
- Letter of Introduction ( A personalized letter expressing your interest in the position and highlighting your qualifications.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation written and dated within 12 months from individuals familiar with your work.)
- Resume (A detailed resume outlining your education, experience, and skills.)
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services - School Counseling Credential. CREDENTIAL QUESTIONS? Please contact our Credentials Analyst, Martha Robles: 619-644-8027 or mrobles@guhsd.net.
To be considered for this position, please attach the following documents to your completed EdJoin application: Previous teaching at the high school level is preferred. Deep understanding of California and GUHSD graduation requirements, community college matriculation, and adult education systems. Well Versed in GUHSD Student Information Systems, Specifically Parent Portal.
- Credential Copy (Most recent screenshot of your valid California PPS School Counseling Credential (with document number displayed) from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) website OR a Temporary County Certificate (TCC) from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE)
- Letter of Introduction ( A personalized letter expressing your interest in the position and highlighting your qualifications.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation written and dated within 12 months from individuals familiar with your work.)
- Resume (A detailed resume outlining your education, experience, and skills.)
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/4/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Placement on the Counselor Salary Schedule + great benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & flex-pay)
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location/Site
Mount Miguel High School
Job#
CP26-014910