Classroom Counselor

Are you passionate about supporting students and creating transformative experiences in the classroom?ABOUT THE ROLESeneca's School Partnership Programs are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide students to success at Redwood High School in Castro Valley, CA. As a Classroom Counselor, you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. In addition, you will promote academic growth and nurture social-emotional well-being. You will provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas to help students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum.ABOUT THE UE CONSTELLATION PROGRAMSeneca's Unconditional Education Constellation Program partners with 8 campuses across 3 school districts (Castro Valley, Fremont, and San Lorenzo) to support youth and their families in finding success in the school system. Constellation provides Counseling Enriched Classrooms (CEC) which all consists of a team of Mental Health Counselors, a Teacher, and a Therapist. Constellation strives to be a supportive and inclusive program dedicated to ensuring our staff feel valued, appreciated, and empowered through professional development, while providing compassionate support to our students and caregivers during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Learn more about Seneca's School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model.ABOUT SENECASeneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with teachers, therapists, and other specialists to deliver integrated supportBuild therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goalsSupport academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directedImplement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student's individualized education plans (IEP) and other plansDeliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagementCommunicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students' daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agenciesComplete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billingUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response trainingThis may include intervening with the students' behavioral program through physical management of the studentQualificationsEducation/Experience requirements:Bachelor's degree ORAssociate degree and 1 year of applicable experience ORHigh school diploma/GED and 2 years of applicable experienceApplicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youthAt least 21 years of ageReliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locationsTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsSchedule* School based schedule* Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PM* 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break daysBenefitsStarting at $26.22 -$28.72 per hourActual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualificationsSalary increases each yearAdditional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency examComprehensive employee benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverageShort and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurancePartially paid premiums for dependents403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance Plan5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break daysSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerAbundant promotional opportunities across California and WashingtonSpecialized training and development opportunities