GD CA: Counselor
Company: Green Dot Public Schools
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for your interest. If you are a Green Dot employee,
please apply using the Career Worklet on the Workday Home
Page.OPPORTUNITYCounselors at Green Dot Public Schools are
responsible for providing counseling and guidance services to all
students, with a particular emphasis on preparing students for
college. This includes ensuring that students have taken the
necessary coursework to fulfill the California State University and
University of California A-G requirements; taken the appropriate
college entrance exams; as well as assisting the students in
completing their college applications. This position also requires
conducting individual and small group counseling for students in
need. Expertise with prevention, intervention, developmental and
crisis counseling experience is highly desired.We require all
counselors to have a Clear California PPS credential in School
Counseling, and an MA/MS degree in School Counseling is highly
preferred. Our talented staff is committed to continuing their own
learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field
ensuring a quality education for all. We offer weekly professional
development days, monthly observations, summer training, new staff
support meetings, and opportunities for staff to attend
conferences. Recognizing the importance of professional
empowerment, counselors are represented by the Asociaci--n de
Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers'
Association, and the National Education Association.ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES--- Organize and maintain college catalogs,
brochures, handbooks, and other appropriate resource materials---
Coordinate and implement dissemination of information to students,
parents, and community members pertaining to the college admissions
process* Provide specific information regarding entrance
requirements, applications, scholarships, costs, tuition, financial
aid, and testing deadlines* Provide college counseling services
through group and individual counseling--- Help students become
aware of all phases of post-secondary school options--- Maintain
student records regarding post-secondary plans--- Provide faculty
and staff with current information related to the college
admissions process--- Coordinate visits by college representatives
during the school day--- Organize and implement field trips to
college campuses--- Organize a system of transcript dissemination
to colleges and universities for student applicants--- Provide
assistance to faculty and staff in writing letters of
recommendation and secondary school reports--- Write letters of
recommendation for students regarding admissions and financial aid
scholarships--- Provide necessary information and materials for
students regarding PSAT, SAT I and II, and ACT* Determine
eligibility of students applying for test fee waivers* Administer
PSAT and interpret results to students, parents, and staff---
Coordinate and administer school and community scholarships---
Initiate scholarship fundraising efforts--- Maintain contact with
graduates concerning scholarships and post-secondary school
activities--- Facilitate processing of student forms and
applications* Coordinate application procedures for financial aid*
Offer student and parent workshops to provide information and
assistance in completion of accurate forms--- Provide follow-up
interpretation of financial aid packages--- Provide individual and
small group counseling to students in need (prevention,
intervention, as well as DIS counseling, if designated on student
IEP)--- Work collaboratively with School's SST, School Psychologist
and other support personnel to ensure student success--- Create and
implement curriculum with regards to Advisory, college readiness,
and career readiness courses--- Available for contact with parents,
students and staff to discuss student progress and problems after
class, at night or on weekends (via cell phone or in person)---
Maintain work hours extending beyond school hours for other
professional duties or functions such as staff meetings, etc.---
Maintain professional standards and school environment that is
productive, safe and focused --- Participate in Green Dot and
individual professional development--- Participate in other events
aimed at promoting or developing Green Dot and its schools (ie
student recruitment)QUALIFICATIONS--- A California Clear PPS
Credential in School Counseling/Guidance is required--- MA/MS
degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or
university highly desirable--- Experience with individual and group
counseling highly desired--- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly
desirable--- You have a passion for improving urban high schools
and driving education reform--- You are knowledgeable about
Knowledge of bilingual education--- You have experience working in
an urban school setting--- You have prior counseling experience
(mental health), including DIS Counseling--- You have demonstrated
leadership capabilities--- You have proven management and team
building skills--- You have excellent interpersonal, communication
and writing skills--- You are able to work with parents, students,
faculty, post-secondary educational representatives, as well as
school community groups--- You are able to represent the school in
a positive way--- You are able to understand student maturity
levels and the process of goal selection--- You are able to help
students gain an awareness of interests and abilities and to help
them make course choices that will lead to appropriate careers
commensurate with interests and abilities--- You are able to
understand test construction and interpret educational test data---
You are able to understand school graduation requirements and
parallel entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions---
You are able to motivate students and provide academic incentives
for success--- You are able to understand the relationship between
school curriculum and college programs--- You are able to
understand the unique social-emotional needs of individual
students--- You are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a
rock-solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we
serve--- You will need to pass a TB test and background check at
time of offer--- You will need to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 (submission of proof of vaccination will be required) The
information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive
list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it
intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities
required to perform the jobCOMPENSATIONOur 2022-23 annual
teacher/counselor salary scale ranges from $54,228- $103,350, based
on education and experience. In addition, we offer a comprehensive
benefits plan including (but not limited to) medical, dental,
vision, life insurance and STRS participation, as well as the
opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that
is committed to the success of all students. (Visit
https://careers.greendot.org/benefits-salary/ to learn more, as
well as to obtain an estimate of your potential salary.)Only those
applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. We are
looking to fill this position as soon as possibleGreen Dot
California Home Office, Los Angeles, CA
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