Guidance Instructional Specialist, Senior - Nelson Elementary School, Inside/Outside (Substitutes May Apply), 2026/27 SY

About the role

To assist the site administrator in the organization and administration of the school. To assist district administration in key leadership projects.

Responsibilities

• Assumes appropriate designated duties in collaboration with and in the absence of the site administrator(s).
• Assists the site administrator(s) in the organization, management, and administration of the school in the following areas: implementation of the school and District’s instructional program(s); determination of school and community needs as they relate to the instructional program; coordination of all auxiliary services within the school; supervision, counseling, and discipline of students; coordination of any additional school activities assigned by site administrator(s).
• Assists the site administrator(s) in establishing effective interpersonal relationships among the members of the school community, staff, and student body.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in communicating school and District goals, procedures, and objectives to the community, staff, and student body.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in obtaining the involvement of staff, students, parents, and community in establishing school goals.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in providing leadership and guidance in adjusting the school’s program and procedures to the requirements of the individual student’s needs.
• Assists the teachers in effective methods of motivating good behavior and maintaining discipline.
• Provides student guidance services as needed.
• Maintains preventative discipline, attendance, guidance, and academic files as appropriate.
• Screens Student Study Team referrals and initiates appropriate action as needed.
• Assists with the development, coordination, and supervision of student activities.
• Confers with student, parents, teachers, and agencies as needed.
• Assists with early intervention strategies for students with special needs.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in conducting informal and formal classroom observations of teachers.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in preparing and administering performance appraisals of classified and certificated staff.
• Assists the site and District administration in key leadership projects including curriculum development, assessments, data analysis, personnel, budgets, and staff development.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the site and/or District administrator(s).

Requirements

• Applicants must possess or be eligible for a California Public School Administrative Services Credential.
• If applicant is not in possession of a valid Administrative Credential, a Plan to Complete Preliminary Administrative Form must be attached with the application.
• At least five (5) years public or private classroom teaching experience or equivalent.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of organizational principles and practices.
• Knowledge of laws, Board policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to student discipline, attendance, and transfers.
• Strong organizational skills, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of appropriate grade level curricula, resources, and instructional practices.
• Knowledge of appropriate classroom management strategies.
• Knowledge of State testing requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of guidance and counseling objectives, principles, and procedures.

Abilities:

• Ability to implement the school instructional program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Ability to identify and determine the basic nature of students’ problems and needs, evaluate urgency, and take action.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel and develop and conduct appropriate staff development meetings.
• Ability to conduct informal and formal classroom observations of teachers.
• Ability to speak clearly to articulate a message to both small and large groups.
• Ability to write effectively to produce letters, documents, and newsletter articles.
• Ability to assist site and District administration in additional administrative duties related to key leadership projects.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrated leadership qualities and potential through participation in school management, student discipline, committee