Elementary Counselor 2026-27 School Year- Full Time at Moraga School District
About the Employer
The Moraga School District is located in Moraga, California, beyond the Oakland hills and east of San Francisco. Our students consistently score advanced and proficient on California standardized tests while excelling in art, music, technology, physical education and a variety of intermediate school electives. The Moraga School District values the involvement of Moraga parents and families, our PTAs, the Moraga Education Foundation, and local businesses. Together we deliver to our TK-8th grade students a first class education addressing the academic, social and emotional needs of our students to succeed in a diverse global world.
Job Summary
Job Summary
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provides Tier 1 & Tier 2 social /emotional support to students. Collaborates with staff and families to promote student self-understanding and positive school culture. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Implements social / emotional learning curriculum. • Provides group and individual counseling to promote student engagement. • Serves as a source of information for the student with respect to their academic and social progress. • Assists in the collection and maintenance of pertinent pupil data and to provide consultation with teachers and principals regarding student needs in the area of social and emotional functioning • Collaborates with the school psychologist, principal, and other school staff as needed to coordinate student services • Provides consultation, regular feedback, and education to parents in appropriate parenting strategies to parents as needed • Attends parent conferences, Section 504 meetings, and SSTs as appropriate for selected students • Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION: • Bachelors and / or Masters degree in Counseling. • Successful experience providing counseling in the school setting. Knowledge of grade-level content and assessments. • A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential is required.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provides Tier 1 & Tier 2 social /emotional support to students.
Collaborates with staff and families to promote student self-understanding and positive school culture.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implements social / emotional learning curriculum.
• Provides group and individual counseling to promote student engagement.
• Serves as a source of information for the student with respect to their academic and social progress.
• Assists in the collection and maintenance of pertinent pupil data and to provide consultation with teachers and principals regarding student needs in the area of social and emotional functioning
• Collaborates with the school psychologist, principal, and other school staff as needed to coordinate student services
• Provides consultation, regular feedback, and education to parents in appropriate parenting strategies to parents as needed
• Attends parent conferences, Section 504 meetings, and SSTs as appropriate for selected students
• Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
• Bachelors and / or masters degree in Counseling.
• Successful experience providing counseling in the school setting.
• Knowledge of grade-level content and assessments.
• A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential is required.
An application can be obtained from the district website:
Requirements / Qualifications
Please include resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation
Requirements / Qualifications
Please include resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation
Application Deadline
7/9/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/1/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$65,319 - $124,905 (full-time rate) (Salary is per placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule. Full credit for years of experience given)
Length of Work Year
186 Days
Employment Type
Full Time