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Qualifications Knowledge and Skills 1) Knowledge of effective strategies to identify and address the educational needs of students in public education and access career training opportunities, universities and colleges. 2) Understanding of child and adolescent development (physical, cognitive, behavioral, emotional) and ability to use this information to provide effective counseling services. 3) Ability to work effectively with all segments of the educational community and general public. 4) Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making. 5) Knowledge of the IEP and Section 504 process and related school district policies and procedures. 6) Knowledge of practices and procedures related to school discipline, including but not limited to alternatives to suspension and expulsion. 7) Knowledge of practices and supports to develop a culturally responsive learning environment. 8) Knowledge of school counseling approaches and ability to address child and adolescent concerns within the school setting as a whole. 9) Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required. Physical Abilities: Hear and speak to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone; communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper; see to read, prepare documents and reports and to observe other personnel; sit or stand for extended periods of time; work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations; hear and understand speech at normal levels; kneel, bend at the waist, reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Mt. Diablo Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Wendi Aghily, Chief of Pupil Services and Special Education, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at aghilyw@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Chief of Human Resources, John Rubio, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at rubioj@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.