Full & Part- time School Counselor - SPED

Full & Part

• time School Counselor
• SPED San Rafael, CA Job Details Part-time | Contract $65,000
• $102,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications School experience LMFT Record keeping Professional collaboration in IEP development Teamwork Report writing Teacher collaboration Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Writing skills Licensed Clinical Social Worker Mid-level Working with high schoolers Working with children Working with students Behavioral disorders support Organizational skills Working with students with special education needs Practicing as a mental health professional 1 year School counseling services facilitation IEP implementation School Counseling Certification Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Communication skills Full Job Description Full and Part-time School-based Counselor•available now and Fall 2026 Star Academy, a non-profit, non-public school, located in San Rafael, CA, serving students with learning differences in grades 3-post-secondary, is seeking a .

8FTE and a 1.0 FTE Counselor . One position is available immediately and the other in Fall 2026. Star Academy provides a comprehensive, individualized education program for students with learning differences. Star Academy's mission is to help students experience academic success through a multisensory approach with an emphasis on neuro-affirming programs and practices. Our students face mild to moderate challenges such as: dyslexia, executive functioning deficits, dyscalculia, auditory processing, dysgraphia, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder. Elementary, middle, high school and post-secondary students all benefit from Star's calm, nurturing, and supportive environment. We are seeking a patient, kind and thoughtful clinician to provide educationally related counseling to students in order to support their ability to access the curriculum. Star Academy is a highly collaborative environment and we are seeking a team player who can work effectively with other specialists and classroom teachers. Candidates must have the following qualifications: Pupil Personnel Services(PPS)in School Counseling or School Psychology credential issued by the State of California. Valid licensure through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) or the ability to obtain a valid licensure. Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in a school-based setting, highly preferable. Department of Justice fingerprint clearance, Tuberculosis Screening and reference check.

Desired Skills:

Experience working with students with learning differences in grades 1-12 Knowledge of current evidenced based practices in Educationally Related Mental Health Services Extensive knowledge of assessment tools and report writing Make recommendations foreducationally-related mental health services for students with significant social emotional and/or behavior needs. Develop and maintain behavioral health programs in collaboration with the IEP process. Provide clinical consultation and support to school staff and families as necessary. Provide case consultation and support coordination with outside agencies as needed. Experience with individual and small group service delivery models Experience being part of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) team and familiarity with IEP procedures including goal writing, updating and presenting at IEP meetings. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong record keeping and organizational skills Join a great team of thoughtful colleagues in supporting students who learn differently! Star Academy provides a warm, supportive workplace environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Our contract is 202 days, 198 of which are student/school days. Email cover letter, resume, copy of license and references in pdf format. Star Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$65,000.00

• $102,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching 403(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person