School Counselor at Visions In Education Charter School - Sacramento
About the Employer
Visions In Education is one of the most established TK-12 public charter schools serving northern California. We provide high-quality educational programs for students and families seeking alternatives to the traditional public school setting. Visions In Education has successfully supported students and families for nearly 25 years and is a growing, thriving organization. Our success is rooted in hiring the most qualified teachers and staff, and helping them acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. We have a dynamic and cohesive team and many of our staff have been at Visions for over 15 years. Visions In Education provides competitive salaries, a generous medical/dental/vision benefits package as well as STRS/PERS retirement contributions. Our students and families choose Visions as their school because we provide outstanding teachers, personalized learning plans, enrichment opportunities, standards-based curriculum choices, and effective student support systems and technologies to help them achieve their educational goals. We are a tuition-free, WASC-accredited (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) public charter school that provides a rigorous standards-based education to Home School students (TK-8) and Independent Study High School students (9-12), including our University Prep High School program serving over 7,200 students across our nine-county service area, making us one of the largest and most stable charter schools in the Sacramento Valley region.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Visions is seeking a counselor who possesses familiarity with Independent study, charter schools, community college resources and non-site based instructional models, technology and virtual tools is preferred. Candidates should also be very familiar with transcript review for both A-G and NCAA eligibility, CSF, and College Board testing procedures (PSAT, SAT, ACT). This position requires a PPS credential in school counseling.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED: Applicants are required to submit a written response to the following questions: 1) In an independent study environment that is not seat based, what strategies would you use to support remote students who are struggling academically? 2) Describe your involvement and familiarity with the community colleges/universities and community resources for high school students in Sacramento County and surrounding communities. 3) Why would you be a good fit as a counselor for Visions In Education? Qualifications, Education and Experience: ~ Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential with specialization in school counseling.
Please include two letters of recommendation (if available), resume, answers to supplemental questions, and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you want to work for Visions In Education Charter School. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE NOT NECESSARY AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES More information about our school can be found by visiting www.viedu.org. We have a very generous, competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (single), Retirement (STRS), Vacation, Sick and Holiday - with 2 weeks time off over the holiday season. NOTE: Individuals who are fluent in Spanish or Russian/Ukrainian should clearly denote this experience on their cover letter and language section of the application.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
REQUIRED: Applicants are required to submit a written response to the following questions: 1) In an independent study environment that is not seat based, what strategies would you use to support remote students who are struggling academically? 2) Describe your involvement and familiarity with the community colleges/universities and community resources for high school students in Sacramento County and surrounding communities. 3) Why would you be a good fit as a counselor for Visions In Education? Qualifications, Education and Experience: ~ Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential with specialization in school counseling.
Please include two letters of recommendation (if available), resume, answers to supplemental questions, and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you want to work for Visions In Education Charter School. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE NOT NECESSARY AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES More information about our school can be found by visiting www.viedu.org. We have a very generous, competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (single), Retirement (STRS), Vacation, Sick and Holiday - with 2 weeks time off over the holiday season. NOTE: Individuals who are fluent in Spanish or Russian/Ukrainian should clearly denote this experience on their cover letter and language section of the application.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling
Comments and Other Information
Visions In Education is one of the most established TK-12 Public Charter Schools serving northern California. We provide educational options for those students and families seeking alternatives to the traditional public school setting. Visions In Education has successfully supported students and families for 20+ years and is a growing, thriving organization.
We have built our organization based upon hiring the most qualified people and helping them acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our students and families choose us as their school because we provide great teachers, systems and technology to achieve their educational goals.
Comments and Other Information
Visions In Education is one of the most established TK-12 Public Charter Schools serving northern California. We provide educational options for those students and families seeking alternatives to the traditional public school setting. Visions In Education has successfully supported students and families for 20+ years and is a growing, thriving organization.
We have built our organization based upon hiring the most qualified people and helping them acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our students and families choose us as their school because we provide great teachers, systems and technology to achieve their educational goals.
Application Deadline
3/15/2021 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/10/2021
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$75,453 - $107,304 annually
Length of Work Year
229 days (12 months)
Employment Type
Full Time