Guidance Instructional Specialist, Senior - Red Bank Elementary School, In House Only (Substitutes May Not Apply), 2026/27 SY

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Affords appropriate designated duties in collaboration with and in the absence of the site administrator(s).
• Assists the site administrator(s) in the implementation of the school and District’s instructional program(s).
• Determines school and community needs as they relate to the instructional program.
• Collaborates in coordinating all auxiliary services within the school.
• Serves as supervisor, counselor, and disciplinarian for students.
• Coordinates any additional school activities assigned by site administrator(s).
• Supports the establishment of effective interpersonal relationships among the members of the school community, staff, and student body.
• Communicates school and District goals, procedures, and objectives to the community, staff, and student body.
• Involves staff, students, parents, and community in establishing school goals.
• Provides leadership and guidance in adjusting the school’s program and procedures to the requirements of the individual student’s needs.
• 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 and District administration 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to implement the school instructional program.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, parents, and the public.
• The ability to identify and determine the basic nature of students’ problems and needs, evaluate their relative urgency, and take action to alleviate the problems.
• The ability to supervise the work of subordinate personnel and develop and conduct appropriate staff development meetings.
• The ability to conduct informal and formal classroom observations of teachers.
• The ability to speak clearly to articulate a message to both small and large groups.
• The ability to write effectively to produce letters, documents, and newsletter articles.
• The ability to assist site and District administration in additional administrative duties related to key leadership projects.
• A Bachelor's Degree and demonstrated leadership qualities and potential through participation in such activities as school management, student discipline, committee work, and/or special projects outside of the classroom.
• Three years of successful public or private teaching experience and/or equivalent service is required.
• A valid California K-12 teaching credential, a valid Administrative Services Credential, and a valid California Drivers License are required.
• A Masters Degree is desired.