Classroom Counselor

Are you passionate about supporting students and creating transformative experiences in the classroom?

ABOUT

THE ROLE

Seneca's Non Public Schools are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide grades K-5 to success at Maya Angelou Academy in Oakland, CA. As a Classroom Counselor you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. In addition, you will promote academic growth and nurture social-emotional well-being. You will provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas to help students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum.

ABOUT MAYA ANGELOU

Seneca's Maya Angelou Academy is a non-public school that provides special education services to students grades K-5 with a variety of emotional, behavioral and/or social needs. We offer individualized attention and direct instruction in core subjects to help students progress toward their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, while aligning with a general education, standards-based curriculum. The goal of our specialized services is to address the behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges of each student in order to prepare them for a less restrictive educational setting.

At the same time, we provide a rich learning environment to support early academic development and growth.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

* Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership

* Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals

* Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed

* Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student's individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans

* Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagement

* Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing

* Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students' daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies

* Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training

* This may include intervening with the students' behavioral program through physical management

Qualifications

* Education/Experience requirements:

* Bachelor's degree OR

* Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience OR

* High school diploma/GED and 2 years of applicable experience

* Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youth

* At least 21 years of age

* Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations

* TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Schedule

* School based schedule:

* Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM (ability to work occasional flexible schedule when school needs vary)

* This role is 100% working in person at a Seneca location

* 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

Benefits

* Starting at $26.22 - $28.72 per hour

* Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications

* Salary increases each year

* Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam

* Comprehensive employee benefits package:

* Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage

* Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance

* Partially paid premiums for dependents

* 403b retirement plan

* Employer-Paid Assistance Plan

* 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

* Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

* Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington

* Specialized training and development opportunities