Classroom Counselor

About the role

Seneca’s Non-Public Schools are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide students to success 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.

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

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 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 or Valid California Driver's License (will vary by job/program)
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Starting at $27.01 -$29.51 per hour per hour
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
• Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• Paid premiums for dependents
• 403b retirement plan
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities