LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO·Clovis, California
The School Counselor is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive counseling program to support student academic, social-emotional, and career development. They provide direct and indirect services, including crisis intervention and tiered support, while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure equity and student success.
Maintaining membership in state and national professional organizations (i.e., American School Counselor Association), reading professional journals, attending local, state, and national workshops and conferences, engaging in continuing education coursework as appropriate. Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned, which may be changed or modified from time to time.
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS,
ABILITIES: Knowledge of Federal and State Education Codes, including K–12 and Public Charter School laws and governance. Understanding of Independent Study, Personalized Learning, and Distance Learning models. Knowledge of high school credits, graduation requirements, academic interventions, and alternative education programs. Ability to design and manage student-centered programs. Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Skilled in working with diverse learners, including students with special needs. Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple priorities. Proficient in using data to guide decisions and improve practices.
Master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university. Valid California Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling. Experience in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and working with at-risk youth. Familiarity with community resources and support networks. Proficient level in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Education and Student Information Systems. Ability to travel in performance of the job duties. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Vision: Ability to read small prints and view a computer screen for prolong periods, prepare, or inspect documents and operate office equipment.
Ability to hear average or typical conversations and receive ordinary information.
Ability to be understood in face-to-face communication, in person or virtually, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Mental
Demands: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work. Understand how to manage stress in a medium workflow management, low project coordination, and high people engagement.
Upper
Body
Mobility: Ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together, use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Environmental
Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Prolonged period sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work in a low to moderate noise environment with frequent deadline pressures.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in school counseling and a valid California Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Experience in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and working with at-risk youth is required.
Market context
In California, school counselor openings often reflect steady demand in districts focused on student wellbeing, academic planning, and mental health support. These roles are competitive because employers commonly prefer a master's degree, state or national certification, and experience working with adolescents; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original posting faster. If you are applying, highlight direct student support experience and confirm your credential status early.
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