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Part Time - General Counselor
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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
BASIC FUNCTION
: Under the direction of the Dean of Student Services, provide general counseling services in support of the College's recruitment and retention efforts. The Counselor will provide personal, career and educational counseling to students. The Counselor will participate in orientation/counseling sessions, classroom presentations, workshops, assessment interpretation, outreach activities, evening assignments, and liaison duties with academic departments. The assignment includes curriculum development, development and assessment of student learning outcomes, professional activities, committee work, and utilizing intervention strategies in working with academically challenged students. In addition, assignment includes working with electronic processes such as Curricunet, Tracdat, Degree-Audit, etc., or similar systems. Assignments are within WCC service centers/campuses. Essential Duties SummaryREQUIRED DUTIES
: Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Required QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
: The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Counseling as governed by theCalifornia Community Colleges Chancellor's Office:
(All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications must be from accredited institutions.) Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of Counseling OR the equivalent. Human Resources does not determine equivalency. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications listed above and wish to request equivalency must submit a completedEquivalency Application YCCD's Equivalency Application Process NOTE :
A license as a Marriage and Family Therapist ( MFT ) is an alternative qualification for this discipline, pursuant to title 5, section 53410.1.) Desired/Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Range/Step Class I- VII (Based on degree and teaching experience). Salary Range Steps 1: $1,558.22
- Step 10: $2,609.76 per unit. Benefits Information PART
- TIME (less than .