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Counselor - San Mateo Park Elementary
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What they do
An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$84,262 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Counselor - San Mateo Park Elementary at San Mateo-Foster City School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/3/2026 Contact Sonya Chan Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $73,107 - $123,675 Annually Add'l Salary Info $1,500 stipend for MA & DR; paid sick days; Wonderful medical/dental (fully paid for employee) Length of Work Year 186 days per year + 10 extra days (paid at special rate) Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6-8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K-5), three schools with all grades (K-8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and
STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL
Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond.EQUITY GOAL
Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion.WELLNESS GOAL
Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child. To view our Strategic plan, click here: https://www.smfcsd.net/our-district/strategic-planSAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Job Summary Job Summary San Mateo-Foster City School District is accepting applications for a 2026-2027Elementary School Counselor:
- San Mateo Park Elementary We accept up to 12 years experience! Work with a GREAT District! View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Must have a Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization in School Counseling. Please apply on line through Edjoin. Attach the following documents to complete the packet:
- Please include 3 letters of recommendation
- Transcripts will be required upon hire Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Requirements / Qualifications Must have a Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization in School Counseling. Please apply on line through Edjoin. Attach the following documents to complete the packet:
- Please include 3 letters of recommendation
- Transcripts will be required upon hire Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS.