The impact you will have: As a Therapeutic Special Day Class School Counselor, you will play a critical role in supporting students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs so they can access learning and thrive in school. You will provide counseling services, implement therapeutic strategies, and collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students’ IEP goals. Through relationship-building, crisis support, and proactive interventions, you will help students develop self-regulation, coping skills, and resilience while contributing to a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment where every student can grow and succeed. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/schoolcounselor.
Who you are: You are a compassionate and skilled mental health professional who is committed to supporting students with diverse social-emotional and behavioral needs. You bring strong counseling expertise, the ability to build trusting relationships, and a calm, solution-oriented approach to complex situations. You are collaborative, reflective, and dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments where students can develop resilience, self-regulation, and the skills needed to succeed.
What you bring:
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Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position
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Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
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Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only
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Test Results: please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results
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PPS: School Counseling
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EL Authorization
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Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5 - as amended by California AB2534)
Available Roles:
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Pioneer High School
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Hoover Middle School
AB-2534 Employment History
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment.
Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.
You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).
When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
Note to internal applicants:
- Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
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To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.
