School Counselor - Social Emotional (Paloma Creek High School/ACE Academy 9-12th grades) at Atascadero Unified

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
10/27/2026
Contact
Amanda Reynoso
805-462-4215 x2
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$62,997 - $103,283 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule ($62,997 to $103,283*) 15 years creditable experience may be accepted upon verification (see more info below)
Length of Work Year
2026/2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time

Requirements / Qualifications

Paloma Creek High School / ACE Academy (9-12th grades) DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED (First Review of Applications - November 3, 2026) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling 2. Ability to Pass DOJ Background/Fingerprint Check 3. Tuberculosis Clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 1. Experience with at-risk students, behavior modification systems and Special Education 2. Effective social/emotional counseling techniques and procedures 3. Ability to develop and implement appropriate plans of action and make decisions that foster personal and school success 4. Meets with students for personal, social and/or emotional counseling 5. Consults with parents and teachers to promote cooperative efforts in meeting student's needs 6. Assists with the orientation and intakes of students 7. Provides families with resource information as needed 8. Assists with student body activities, school programs, committee assignments, and supervision of students 9. Successful Teaching Experience 10. Appropriate ELL Authorization. 11. Facilitate group counseling and SEL Learning SALARY: Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule ($62,997 to $103,283*) Master’s Degree – 2% on base annual salary Doctorate Degree – additional 2% on base annual salary National Board Certification – additional $1,000 (prorated) 15 years creditable experience may be accepted upon verification (*Based on 200 work days; prorated based on date of hire)

ORDER OF CONSIDERATION: 1. Current AUSD Employees 2. Out of District Applicants

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Driver's License Copy
  • English Learner Authorization
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letters of Recommendation not more than 3 years ago)
  • Resume
  • TB Screening Result
  • Test Results/Materials (Copies of all that apply (MSAT, PRAXIS, NTE, etc.)

Requirements / Qualifications

Paloma Creek High School / ACE Academy (9-12th grades) DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED (First Review of Applications - November 3, 2026) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling 2. Ability to Pass DOJ Background/Fingerprint Check 3. Tuberculosis Clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 1. Experience with at-risk students, behavior modification systems and Special Education 2. Effective social/emotional counseling techniques and procedures 3. Ability to develop and implement appropriate plans of action and make decisions that foster personal and school success 4. Meets with students for personal, social and/or emotional counseling 5. Consults with parents and teachers to promote cooperative efforts in meeting student's needs 6. Assists with the orientation and intakes of students 7. Provides families with resource information as needed 8. Assists with student body activities, school programs, committee assignments, and supervision of students 9. Successful Teaching Experience 10. Appropriate ELL Authorization. 11. Facilitate group counseling and SEL Learning SALARY: Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule ($62,997 to $103,283*) Master’s Degree – 2% on base annual salary Doctorate Degree – additional 2% on base annual salary National Board Certification – additional $1,000 (prorated) 15 years creditable experience may be accepted upon verification (*Based on 200 work days; prorated based on date of hire)

ORDER OF CONSIDERATION: 1. Current AUSD Employees 2. Out of District Applicants

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Driver's License Copy
  • English Learner Authorization
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letters of Recommendation not more than 3 years ago)
  • Resume
  • TB Screening Result
  • Test Results/Materials (Copies of all that apply (MSAT, PRAXIS, NTE, etc.)