Specialist: Elementary Resource Counseling - 40 Hours/Week (Outside Candidates) at Irvine Unified School District
About the Employer
The Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 36,000 PK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, five K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Guidance Resources, provides counseling, referrals and education programs for elementary school students; provides counseling services to supplement the regular counseling and guidance program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field and three years experience working with families or school age children in an educational, individual or family therapy services setting. Some experience working with “at risk” or special needs students preferred.Possess a minimum of 3 years of successful experience working with children and families.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. A PPS in Counselingcould be substituted for the above license with candidates understanding that they are hired into the classified service. Valid California Class C Driver’s License
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https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/specialist-elementary_resource_counseling_0.pdf
Requirements / Qualifications
Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position.
IUSD requires at least 2 references listed on the application.
- Certification (Please attach a copy as a Certification of one of the required licenses (LMFT, PPS Credential, etc) in order to complete the application.)
- Resume (Please attach a current resume to the application.)
Requirements / Qualifications
Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position.
IUSD requires at least 2 references listed on the application.
- Certification (Please attach a copy as a Certification of one of the required licenses (LMFT, PPS Credential, etc) in order to complete the application.)
- Resume (Please attach a current resume to the application.)
Comments and Other Information
IUSD offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work 30 hours or more per week. The district pays most of the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance for all eligible employees.
Per our CSEA agreement a newly hired employee can only begin at Step 1, 2 or 3 on the salary schedule.
Req# 5986
Comments and Other Information
IUSD offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work 30 hours or more per week. The district pays most of the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance for all eligible employees.
Per our CSEA agreement a newly hired employee can only begin at Step 1, 2 or 3 on the salary schedule.
Req# 5986
Application Deadline
10/14/2026 11:45 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/7/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$8,226 - $10, 252 Monthly
$8,226 - $10, 252 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
The starting salary is $8,226 per month. There are 6 steps to the salary scale reaching $10,252 per month after annual increases.
Length of Work Year
40 hours/week; 10 months/year
Employment Type
Full Time