Primary School Counselor

• Company Description Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free, public charter network in California’s Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students.
• Founded in 2009 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, WCPA offers two free state-of-the-art TK–12 public charter schools serving 2,400 students in Lost Hills and Delano, California.
• Our mission is to provide a world-class education by fostering a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation, preparing them to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
• At WCPA, students have access to innovative learning experiences and technology, rooted in health and wellness.
• Signature programs and offerings include: On-site student wellness centers to support everyday health Over 30 sports teams to encourage physical activity Learning farms and teaching kitchens where students develop healthy habits Harvest Hall, a modern dining hall offering healthy, scratch-made food daily Wonderful Career Pathways, a free program where students can earn up to 60 college credits and an associate degree while in high school And much more!
• Recognized for its leadership, innovation, and commitment to equity, Wonderful College Prep Academy was named School of the Year under the Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Award in 2026 by the California Charter Schools Association.
• This honor reflects WCPA’s dedication to providing a world-class education while shaping and inspiring the next generation of leaders throughout the Central Valley and beyond.
• In addition, WCPA’s Delano and Lost Hills campuses have been recognized among America’s Healthiest Schools for the past two years by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for their exceptional commitment to student and staff well-being and the advancement of physical, mental, and social-emotional health.
• We seek thoughtful, inclusive, and skilled communicators who value continuous learning and are excited to serve our students and families.
• Now is the time to join a team committed to paradigm-shifting work to ensure long-term success within California’s Central Valley and beyond.
• Wonderful College Prep Academy has a unique partnership with The Wonderful Company.
• Visit csr.wonderful.com to learn more about The Wonderful Company’s global philanthropic work.

Job Description

The School Counselor will provide support to further the goals of academic achievement, vocational direction, and personal-social development. The Counselor contributes to the achievement of these goals in ways that are appropriate and unique to him/her because of his/her position and special training. The principal goal of the Counselor is to provide services that will enable the student to become aware of his own potential by utilizing his own resources as well as those of his environment so that he can maximize his efforts to become a more self-directed, fully functioning individual. Essential Job Functions: Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes Classroom Support: As determined by academic and mental health teams, supports learning and emotional growth amongst all students. Campus Safety and Supervision: Supports campus supervision as needed to ensure student safety at all times Reinforcement Activities: Provides instructional staff to support all students as needed through consultations and collaborations. Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events

Qualifications

Services credential in a specialization in Pupil Personnel Services, required Credential: Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential, preferred Experience: At least 2 years of demonstrated successful K-12 teaching experience as a fully credentialed teacher, preferred.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Skills,
• Knowledge: Works with students who are faced with decisions regarding school adjustment and achievement, the determination of long-range educational planning, the investigation of vocational pursuits, and effective personal-social adjustment. Uses various preventive techniques, rather than punitive ones, to help students develop self-discipline. Assists staff and students in finding ways to change students’ behavior that is inconsistent with the goals of the school or the students’ own long-range goals. Creates through group counseling and peer counseling a friendly atmosphere in which students may meet together and explore common problems and relationships. Serves as a resource to the school’s I.A.P. in evaluating and updating the school’s curriculum. Provides input into the curriculum to reflect student abilities and needs. Understands and provides curriculum information to students. Schedules students into proper classes after consultation with parent and student, keeping in mind the student’s abilities and needs. Informs students about promotion, graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and entry-level job requirements. Interprets standardized test scores to students, their parents, and staff members. Arranges for special testing for students and for those students whose behavior and/or progress indicate a need for special diagnosis. Disseminates information about and assists students with post-school opportunities. Informs students about all available sources of scholarship and financial aid and encourages and assists them in obtaining all financial awards for which they are eligible. Assists in providing for smooth transition between schools and levels of schools (elementary to junior high, junior high to high school, high school to college) by providing information regarding registration, program, and orientation. Coordinates all information concerning an individual student for use by teachers, other staff members, parents, social welfare workers, probation agencies, and community agencies. Refers students and parents, through the appropriate channels, to either outside agencies or specialized services within the school system. Writes letters of recommendation as requested by the student to other institutions or to prospective employers. Assist in improving unsatisfactory attendance and tardiness on the part of students by conferring with students and parents. Assists in exploring alternative solutions for those students who may not succeed in the regular school program. Other related duties as assigned.
• Working
• Conditions:
• Environment: Office environment; fast-paced work, constant interruptions.
• Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business.
• Work
• Schedule:
• Monday -
• Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
• Pay
• Range: $94,782.00 - $131,648.94. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Compensation: Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee. For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions). Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym. Quality of Life in the Central Valley: Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Click here to view our Privacy Notice. EEO is the law - click here for more information

Compensation

USD 94782.00 - USD 131648.94 - yearly