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Temporary Counselor - Secondary (2026/2027) at San Marcos Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 9/23/2026 Contact Amber Christman Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule + 15% Stipend Length of Work Year 2026/2027 Employment Type Full Time Fringe Benefits District offers Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for Employee and Eligible Dependents About the Employer Welcome to San Marcos Unified School District! The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel. Job Summary Job Summary This position will sign a Temporary Contract for the 26/27 School Year. Job Description /

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 1.

Credential California credential authorizing school counseling service 2. Education Sufficient to meet credential requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 1.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, parents, and the public contacted in performance of duties 2. Demonstrated working knowledge of curriculum 3. Knowledge of registration procedures 4. Knowledge of counseling objectives, principles and procedures 5. Ability to listen to students with patience and understanding 6. Ability to identify and determine the basic nature of student problems and needs and provide assistance 7. Ability to provide career guidance and counseling on an individual basis 8. Ability to collect and analyze test data, conduct studies, keep records, and prepare reports 9. Knowledge of the ancillary services within the school and how they relate to the program 10. Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel 11. Ability to speak and write effectively

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Management Area a. Registration b. Articulation and Orientation c. Determine individual needs of students d. Account of individual progress 2. Direct Services a. Study student characteristics b. Counsel students c. Confer with parents d. Group guidance 3. Provide coordinative and consultative functions to teachers, students and administration 4. Be willing to participate in professional inservice (i.e. college admission, vocational opportunities/program and professional guidance organization) Requirements / Qualifications Appropriate California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing in School Counseling

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• If you do not currently possess a valid credential, please attach a letter (Does not need to be from a University) to the credential section of your ed-join application that lists your current University, expected graduation date. For credential questions, contact Credential Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or (760) 752-1244 Letter of Introduction Resume Letter of Recommendation (x3) (required attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application) Requirements / Qualifications Appropriate California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing in School Counseling

•Required

• If you do not currently possess a valid credential, please attach a letter (Does not need to be from a University) to the credential section of your ed-join application that lists your current University, expected graduation date. For credential questions, contact Credential Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or (760) 752-1244 Letter of Introduction Resume Letter of Recommendation (x3) (required attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application) Comments and Other Information This position will sign a Temporary Contract for the 26/27 School Year.

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194 Hours per day: 7.5 Attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed documents. For credential questions, contact Credential Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or (760) 752-1244 Comments and Other Information This position will sign a Temporary Contract for the 26/27 School Year.

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194 Hours per day: 7.5 Attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed documents. For credential questions, contact Credential Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or (760) 752-1244 Links Related To This Job San Marcos Unified School District Certificated Salary Schedule - 15% View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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