School Counselor 1.0 FTE (Interns encouraged to apply) at Bellevue Union School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
3/24/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$74,269-$118,186 + very generous District contribution towards medical, dental and vision benefits
Length of Work Year
185 Days
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Welcome to the Bellevue Union School District in Santa Rosa, California. Santa Rosa’s location and its combination of family-friendly metropolitan amenities and natural beauty attract everyone from Generation Y to retirees. Santa Rosa, in Sonoma County, is home to one of the most fertile regions in the United States, making it a culinary and wine-lover’s delight, while also providing proximity to the big city lights of San Francisco, the crashing ocean waves of Bodega Bay, and the majestic Redwood forest. The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts and Sonoma State’s Green Music Center host world famous singers, dancers, comedians and more while both adults and children can enjoy multiple museums such as the Charles M. Schultz Museum, Pacific Coast Air Museum, and the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County. Sonoma County is known for its diverse outdoor recreation options, with over 70 parks and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. Right in the heart of this paradise you will find the Bellevue Union School District. We are a welcoming place, rich in diversity, and we’d love for you to get to know us. Bellevue Union School District employs some of the most talented educators in the state who are committing to knowing every student by name, strength and need. Comprised of four elementary schools, and our Early Learning Center, we are a small district serving approximately 1600 students. We offer a Dual Immersion Spanish Language program, extensive before and after school opportunities including music, arts and athletics, and we provide substantial support for our students with special needs and students becoming more proficient in English as an additional language. Though small, our enrollment continues to outpace local and state averages so we are looking to grow our team for the upcoming school year. We seek additional experienced, dynamic, and equity-minded employees who are student-centered and excited to serve our students, families and community. We also would be grateful if you share our employment opportunities with other remarkable equity-driven people who would be enticed by the opportunity to live, work, and serve in the Bellevue Union School District.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Bellevue Union School District is hiring talented individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children. True to our mission, we "Inspire Learning" through "Engaging and valuing/caring our students, families and staff." Reporting to the Director of Student Services, the school counselor provides guidance to students and their families both individually and in groups for the purpose of helping them obtain their maximum academic potential, achieve self-understanding and self-respect. The counselor helps students to develop positive interpersonal relations, develop understanding and respect of individual differences, and appropriate goal setting skills. The counselor serves as a liaison among teachers, parents, and students; assistance in the establishment and maintenance of good community-school public relations; and performs other counselor related activities as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related from an accredited institution is preferred Pupil Personnel Services Credential (or demonstration that credential will be valid by first date of paid employment) Previous experience as a counselor in an educational setting preferred. Experience with students in grades K-6 Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred Licenses and Certificates: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential Valid Class C Driver License Fingerprint, TB clearance upon hiring

Completed Edjoin Application Letter of Introduction Resume Three (3) current Letters of Recommendation


      Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related from an accredited institution is preferred Pupil Personnel Services Credential (or demonstration that credential will be valid by first date of paid employment) Previous experience as a counselor in an educational setting preferred. Experience with students in grades K-6 Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred Licenses and Certificates: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential Valid Class C Driver License Fingerprint, TB clearance upon hiring

      Completed Edjoin Application Letter of Introduction Resume Three (3) current Letters of Recommendation

          Comments and Other Information

          Please visit our website for more information about our district and our schools at: www.busd.org The Bellevue Union School District offers an extremely competitive salary and a generous benefit package to its employees. Go to the Human Resources page on our website to review our salary schedules and employee contracts. The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, 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


          Please visit our website for more information about our district and our schools at: www.busd.org The Bellevue Union School District offers an extremely competitive salary and a generous benefit package to its employees. Go to the Human Resources page on our website to review our salary schedules and employee contracts. The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, 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.