Middle & High School Counselors

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Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR0000884### Thank you for your interest. If you are a Green Dot internal employee, please apply using the Jobs Hub on the Workday Home Page. If you are a Green Dot contract/independent worker, please apply through the External Posting URL.OPPORTUNITY  Counselors at Green Dot Public Schools are responsible for providing counseling and guidance services to all students, with a particular emphasis on preparing students for college.

This includes ensuring that students have taken the necessary coursework to fulfill the California State University and University of California A-G requirements; taken the appropriate college entrance exams; as well as assisting the students in completing their college applications. This position also requires conducting individual and small group counseling for students in need. Expertise with prevention, intervention, developmental and crisis counseling experience is highly desired.
We require all counselors to have a Clear California PPS credential in School Counseling, and a master’s degree in School Counseling is highly preferred.
Our talented staff are committed to continuing their own learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field, ensuring a quality education for all. We offer weekly professional development days, monthly observations, summer training, new staff support meetings, and opportunities for staff to attend conferences. Recognizing the importance of professional empowerment, counselors are represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association, and the National Education Association.

Please note:

Any individual hired for an AMU position with a start date on or after September 15th will be classified as an at-will, probationary employee. At the conclusion of the school year, there may be an opportunity to transition to regular employee status. More information can be made available upon receipt of an application.
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES   Organize and maintain college catalogs, brochures, handbooks, and other appropriate resource materials   Coordinate and implement dissemination of information to students, parents, and community members pertaining to the college admissions process    Provide specific information regarding entrance requirements, applications, scholarships, costs, tuition, financial aid, and testing deadlines    Provide college counseling services through group and individual counseling   Help students become aware of all phases of post-secondary school options   Maintain student records regarding post-secondary plans   Provide faculty and staff with current information related to the college admissions process   Coordinate visits by college representatives during the school day   Organize and implement field trips to college campuses   Organize a system of transcript dissemination to colleges and universities for student applicants   Provide assistance to faculty and staff in writing letters of recommendation and secondary school reports   Write letters of recommendation for students regarding admissions and financial aid scholarships   Provide necessary information and materials for students regarding PSAT, SAT I and II, and ACT    Determine eligibility of students applying for test fee waivers    Administer PSAT and interpret results for students, parents, and staff   Coordinate and administer school and community scholarships   Initiate scholarship fundraising efforts   Maintain contact with graduates concerning scholarships and post-secondary school activities   Facilitate processing of student forms and applications    Coordinate application procedures for…