Counselor, Guidance Counselor: Social​/Educational, Education ​/ Teaching

Job Description

Apply student development philosophy and theory to provide comprehensive counseling services to students from diverse backgrounds regarding transfer, degree, and career and technical education program planning, career decisions, goal clarification, and personal life management.

Commit to centering equity practices designed to provide essential educational support and services to increase the academic success, retention, degree or certificate completion and transfer rates of the disproportionately impacted student populations.

Counsel students regarding choice of transfer institutions and necessary requirements for programs at other colleges and universities.

Manage electronic student educational plans, course placements, access to student information systems and access the internet for academic, transfer and career planning.

Provide orientation and information sessions related to financial aid topics and eligibility.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to the areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of culturally relevant course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Teach student development counseling courses and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.

Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.

Maintain positive and professional relationships with campus faculty, staff, and students to foster collaboration, support student success, and promote an inclusive and welcoming campus environment.

Participate in counseling related professional development activities.

Coordinate and build relationships across academic disciplines to support students on financial aid (including students who do not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress) for academic success.

Maintain formal office and campus hours. Participate in department, division, and program meetings. Work cooperatively with staff and students. Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. All degrees and coursework used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

• Master’s in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling, OR the equivalent.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.
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  NOTE:
  
  A bachelor’s degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)

• Demonstrated experience counseling disproportionately impacted students in the California Community College system or similar environment to create equitable outcomes and success for all students.
• Demonstrated experience teaching student development and/or counseling courses.
• Demonstrated experience integrating elements of culturally relevant and inclusive pedagogy in and out of the classroom.
• Demonstrated experience working with students on financial aid who have a broad range of academic skills, language abilities, motivation, and educational/occupational goals.
• Demonstrated…