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Post Secondary Counselor - Ridgecrest
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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
Post Secondary Counselor - Ridgecrest at Opportunities For Learning Public Charter Schools - Kern Print Application Deadline 9/25/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/26/2026 Contact Floralyn Melendez-Daley Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually Add'l Salary Info Depending On Experience Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan. Perks
- Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.
- We regularly hold social functions to Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm About the Employer Are you an educator who wants to make an impact in students' lives?
Job Summary Job Summary Our Ideal Candidate Will:
- Deliver our educational program to ensure data-driven, results-based instruction for students in the implementation of the Common Core Standards. Teachers will be available to provide direct instruction to students 6 hours a day.
- Teach for mastery of the Common Core Standards and is knowledgeable in single-subject content areas and lesson plans, using a differentiated curriculum to ensure student success.
- Use assessments and data to influence instruction for student success and keep grade, attendance, and retention records.
- Provide targeted interventions for special education students and English Language Learners.
- Participate in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops and assist with state-mandated student testing.
- Meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.