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

Job Summary

POSITION OVERVIEW:

In an online setting, the School Counselor provides a comprehensive counseling and guidance program for scholars in grades 7–12. The Counselor, with their team and administration, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates our counseling program that supports servant leadership, academic achievement, career readiness, and personal and social development. The Counselor serves as a proactive advocate for students, partners closely with families and staff, and prioritizes early intervention, prevention, and relationship-building to ensure all scholars are supported, engaged, and prepared for post‑secondary success.

In California, high school and middle school counselors need a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential with a School Counseling specialization, issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), requiring a Master's degree, a practicum, passing exams (like CBEST), and a background check, with focus on student mental health and academic/career readiness.

Key Requirements for the PPS Credential include:

• Education:
  
  A bachelor's degree plus a CTC‑approved Master's degree (or post‑baccalaureate program) in School Counseling, including specific coursework.
• Practicum:
  Completion of a supervised practicum with school‑aged children.
• Basic Skills:
  
  Passing the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or meeting the requirement through other means.
• Examinations:
  Passing the required state exams, including the CBEST and potentially Praxis School Counselor tests.
• Background Check:
  Completing the Live Scan fingerprint process for a background check.
• University Recommendation:
  Receiving a formal recommendation from your university's credential program to the CTC.