What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counseling Associate position at Santa Clara Unified School District?
Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD's Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students :
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- Adaptive Forward Thinker
- The Caring Adult
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- Empowering Collaborator If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT : Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051See attachment on original job postingSanta Clara Unified School District provides on-site school-based counseling for students in grade K-12. Associates / trainees are assigned to two or more days at school site / s for the duration of the academic year. Students are seen individually and / or in small groups. Students are referred by school staff for a variety of concerns; most are referred for behavior problems at school. Associates / trainees have limited contact with students' parents by phone or at school. Associates / trainees are expected to work closely with teachers and school staff as a member of the school site support team and as a consultant to staff.Education / Qualifications : A Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work is required. Coursework in child development and therapy with children and adolescents is preferred but not required. Candidates must have an Associate number issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CABBS). Associates / trainees should have the skills to work independently with students and as a team member with teachers, parents, and support staff. Trainees will be matched with clients based on their previous experience. Experience working with children and / or adolescents is preferred and not required.Training : Associates / trainees are assigned to a supervisor in September and receive weekly group supervision. Additional supervision is provided as needed to meet CABBS requirements for associates / trainees. Associates / trainees meet as a group bi-monthly and receive in-service on topics such as child abuse reporting, crisis intervention, school-based counseling, behavioral support and other topics. Associates / trainees are encouraged to develop their own theoretical orientation. Associates / trainees may be invited to participate in district-wide trainings.Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.Santa Clara Unified School District provides on-site school-based counseling for students in grade K-12. Associates / trainees are assigned to two or more days at school site / s for the duration of the academic year. Students are seen individually and / or in small groups. Students are referred by school staff for a variety of concerns; most are referred for behavior problems at school. Associates / trainees have limited contact with students' parents by phone or at school. Associates / trainees are expected to work closely with teachers and school staff as a member of the school site support team and as a consultant to staff. Education / Qualifications : A Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work is required. Coursework in child development and therapy with children and adolescents is preferred but not required. Candidates must have an Associate number issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CABBS). Associates / trainees should have the skills to work independently with students and as a team member with teachers, parents, and support staff. Trainees will be matched with clients based on their previous experience. Experience working with children and / or adolescents is preferred and not required. Training : Associates / trainees are assigned to a supervisor in September and receive weekly group supervision. Additional supervision is provided as needed to meet CABBS requirements for associates / trainees. Associates / trainees meet as a group bi-monthly and receive in-service on topics such as child abuse reporting, crisis intervention, school-based counseling, behavioral support and other topics. Associates / trainees are encouraged to develop their own theoretical orientation. Associates / trainees may be invited to participate in district-wide trainings.Comments and Other InformationIncomplete applications and / or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates
