COUNSELOR, SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

CSB Evening (PM) Counselor (Full-Time) Department of Education

• School for the Blind

JC-521659

• CSB Evening (PM) Counselor (Full-Time)

COUNSELOR, SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

$3,409.17

• $6,168.

00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

7/15/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the general supervision of the Evening Supervising Counselor at the California School for the Blind, the Evening Counselor is responsible for providing support and responsibilities to students that live in the dorm, which include but not limited to: Student daily living skills, activities, parent communication and safety drills. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to walking up to two miles per day, bending, stooping, squatting, standing for up to one hour, lift up to 50 pounds, drag up to 50 pounds, raising arms over head, support weight, climbing, grasping, typing and report writing, balancing, kneeling and sitting for up to four hours continuously. (In addition to the below duties, Evening Counselors are responsible for the accountability, safety and security of students assigned them 100% of the time.)

• This position has a Pay Differential 85
• Evening-Shift Differential Pay (Prorated). The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below.
• This position has a Pay Differential 257
• Recruitment and Retention Pay of 10% of the base salary. The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below.
• Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented.

PLP 2025

requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of

PLP 2025

leave credits monthly through June 2027. The pay reduction is not included in the salary listed below.

• You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions Will work in a temperature-controlled environment with LED lighting. Will work in a dorm with male & female students. May sit at desk or sit/stand desk during working hours to perform daily duties & work w/ students. May be required to lift & carry boxes weighing up to 25 lbs. This position may be kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching overhead/above shoulder level, sitting. Will be around blind or visually impaired students & service animals. May escort students in emergency. This position requires the following pre-employment clearance: Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance. Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

COUNSELOR, SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-521659

Position #(s): 184-530-9713-005

Working Title:

CSB Evening (PM) Counselor (Full-Time)

Classification:

COUNSELOR, SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

$3,409.17

• $6,168.

00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

02:30 PM

• 11:00 PM

Work Week:

Sunday

• Thursday Department Information The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment.

The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced-based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life. The California School for the Blind is under the State Special Schools and Services Division. This position is located in Fremont, California. For more information, visit our website at www.csb-cde.ca.gov.

Department Website:

http://www.cde.ca.gov Special Requirements

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted: 1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678. Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678). 2. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please make sure that the SOQ question has been answered. Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:

• With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.

Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included. 3. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position: Exam Bulletin

• Counselor, CSB https://calcareers.

ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=3644 If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

7/15/2026