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About the Employer

REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a non-profit, charter school organization headquartered in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. With 14 years of experience, RJA currently operates five school sites serving over 2,000 TK – 12 students and is developing plans to expand operations in the Inland Empire and other regions of California. We provide students with a safe environment that challenges them and helps them excel in their academics and development as a student. The mission of REAL Journey Academies is to create active and involved citizens by focusing on academic achievement, character development, and service to the community. At RJA, administrators, teachers, and parents work as a team to help our students acquire the skills and resources necessary to be successful in high school and beyond.

Job Summary

The Head Counselor, under the general direction of the Director of Counseling Services, provides leadership and direction in the development, analysis, and evaluation of the Counseling Program. Additionally, the head counselor provides academic, career, and social emotional counseling and assists in the overall development of students in order to successfully prepare them for post-secondary educational opportunities, the work force, and continued life-long learning. A key component would be to establish rapport, visibility, and an effective means of communication with students, staff, and community partners.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must possess a valid Associate Professional Clinical Counselor(APCC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with Pupil Personnel Services credential Must have clinical experience, and/or working towards clinical licensure Familiar with crisis’ protocols and processes. Successful experience working with adult students and school personnel. Knowledge of research-based strategies to assist adults and improve school climate. Knowledge of Counseling Practices and strategies for supporting all students. Experience coordinating community referrals for adults. Knowledge of American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model: Framework for School Counseling Programs. Knowledge of the California Standards for the School Counseling Profession & CASC. Ability to complete required reports. Ability to manage confidential material, i.e., HIPAA & FERPA regulations, record keeping, etc. Ability to develop and maintain positive rapport with students, staff, and community partners. Ability to use technology

Comments and Other Information

NONDISCRIMINATION REAL Journey Academies Policy Statement for Title II, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disability Act REAL Journey Academies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, religion, marital status, actual or perceived sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender (identity or expression), disability (physical or mental), age, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), personal or family genetic information, family care and medical leave entitlements, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any of its policies, procedures, or practices in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including Title II of the Civil Rights act of 1964 (pertaining to race, color, and national origin); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (pertaining to gender); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (pertaining to disability), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Age discrimination in the Employment Act of 1975 (pertaining to age 40 and over), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the California Family Rights Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, participation, and accessibility to any program or activity of RJA and selection, advancement, discharge and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies, equal program accessibility policies and the filing of complaint procedures alleging discrimination, including sexual harassment, may be directed to the school principal/site administrator or to REAL Journey Academies: Title IX Coordinator - Danny Garces, Executive Director - Human Resources REAL Journey Academies 3333 E Concours Street, Building 9, Ontario, CA 91764 (909) 888-2783. You may email him at: d.garces@realjourney.org Section 504 Plan Coordinator - Rose Bomentre, Superintendent of Instruction. REAL Journey Academies 3333 E Concours Street, Building 9, Ontario, CA 91764 (909) 888-2783. You may email at: r.bomentre@realjourney.org. REAL Journey Academies recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility throughout the District for individuals with disabilities. Contact the Section 504 Coordinator to obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District's programs. You may obtain additional information regarding languages other than English by calling the English Language Learner Specialist, Elia Barreto at REAL Journey Academies 3333 E Concours Street, Building 9, Ontario, CA 91764 (909) 888-2783. You may email at: e.barreto@realjourney.org. Title II Coordinator - Jacqueline Woods-Jefferson, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction. REAL Journey Academies 3333 E Concours Street, Building 9, Ontario, CA 91764 (909) 888-2783. You may email her at: j.woods-jefferson@realjourney.org.

REAL Journey Academies (K-12 Public Charter Schools)

Application Deadline

5/31/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

3/29/2025

Contact

Maggie Fernandez

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
85000 - 95000 Annually

Add'l Salary Info

Dependent on experience

Length of Work Year

2025 - 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

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