School Counselor - Elementary Counseling and CYBHI/District Support 100%FTE at Manhattan Beach Unified School District
About the Employer
The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of 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, military and veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Division of Human Resources provides excellence in human resource leadership in support of the academic mission and our customers, the Manhattan Beach Community. We succeed by earning the satisfaction of our customers, the respect and trust of those who govern us, support us and do business with us; and the pride of our employees.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Manhattan Beach Unified School District is seeking a collaborative, student-centered school counselor to support the social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs of students across the District. This position will be assigned 60% to elementary counseling (supporting five elementary schools) and 40% to implementation of the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) and District support. The elementary counseling portion will provide consistent, Districtwide Tier 1 and Tier 2 services for students in grades TK–5 across all five elementary schools. Responsibilities will include supporting social-emotional learning, early intervention, school connectedness, student well-being, staff consultation, family communication, and parent resources. The CYBHI and District support portion will help sustain and expand comprehensive mental and behavioral health services for all MBUSD students. Responsibilities will include supporting CYBHI implementation, service documentation, compliant billing practices, referral pathways, prevention and early intervention services, data monitoring, and long-term program sustainability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong counseling, communication, organization, collaboration, and data-management skills and a commitment to supporting the whole child.
Requirements / Qualifications
-Master's Degree from an accredited college or university; Possession of a valid California CTC issued Pupil Personnel Services credential authorizing school counseling. Internal applicants - please send a letter of intent and current resume to mmarquez@mbusd.org. External applicants - please apply on EDJOIN only
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (at least 2 available from the last 6 months)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST or CTC equivalent of Basic Skills test results)
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
Requirements / Qualifications
-Master's Degree from an accredited college or university; Possession of a valid California CTC issued Pupil Personnel Services credential authorizing school counseling. Internal applicants - please send a letter of intent and current resume to mmarquez@mbusd.org. External applicants - please apply on EDJOIN only
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (at least 2 available from the last 6 months)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST or CTC equivalent of Basic Skills test results)
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
Comments and Other Information
An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted.
The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation.
Comments and Other Information
An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted.
The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation.
Application Deadline
8/4/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
7/21/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Current Salary Schedule, see MBUSD website Placement on Salary Schedule is based on education and experience: maximum of 14 years of experience credit shall be given.
Length of Work Year
193 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Elementary
Grade Level
TK-5
Credential Requirements
Pupil Personnel Services Credential- School Counseling
Special Qualifications
None