Substitute Counselor

Job Summary

Position Summary Under the general direction of the site administrator or designee, the Substitute School Counselor provides short-term, as-needed counseling support to students enrolled in LACOE schools and programs. The Substitute School Counselor supports continuity of services by assisting with academic counseling, social-emotional support, graduation planning, post-secondary preparation, transition planning, and related counseling duties during staff absences, vacancies, or periods of increased need.

The Substitute School Counselor may serve students in juvenile court schools, county community schools, specialized high schools, or other locations where LACOE counselors are present. This position requires a student-centered, equity-focused, and collaborative approach to supporting at-promise youth, including students who may be justice-involved, transitioning between educational placements, or in need of individualized academic, social-emotional, college, career, or transition support.

The Substitute School Counselor works collaboratively with school administrators, school counseling teams, teachers, students, families/caregivers, probation staff when applicable, community partners, and other educational partners to support student success, school engagement, and continuity of counseling services.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in school counseling, counseling and guidance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher learning. Experience: Experience providing school counseling services in a K–12 educational setting is preferred. Experience supporting at-promise youth, justice-involved youth, transition-age youth, or students with diverse academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary needs is highly desirable.

License or Certification: Must possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling. An added authorization in Child Welfare and Attendance is preferred. Application Instructions Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed Ed.

Join application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents:

• Resume.
• A Letter of Interest.
• California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling with document number.
• A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent supervisor. Comments and Other Information Equal Opportunity Statement The Los Angeles County Office of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. LACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and LACOE policies. LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual, or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact LACOE Risk Management at (562) 803-8297.