School Counselor Intern at Academy of Excellence

Job Summary

This position is designed to allow candidates pursuing their PPS credential to satisfy their required hours.

Requirements

/ Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred.
• Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and negative TB skin test or chest X-ray.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letters of Recommendation Comments and Other Information ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND SUPPORT INCLUDE: GROWTH & EMPOWERMENT -Two teacher credentialing programs -Teacher Intern Program -Induction Program (Free for King-Chavez employees) -1-2 minimum days per month to facilitate on-going professional development -Stipends for club leaders, athletic coaches, and other additional responsibilities SUPPORT -Small class sizes -Built in planning and grading time -Team building opportunities -Collaboration with teachers, tutors, academic coaches, special education team, counselors, and school psychologists -Partnerships with local organizations to support student/family needs HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND WORK/LIFE BALANCE Full time teachers receive time off in observance of federal holidays along with: -10 sick days -One week break for October Intersession -One week break for Thanksgiving -Three week Winter Break -One week Spring Break -Approximately seven weeks of Summer Vacation -6.25 hour instructional day at elementary school sites -Up to 6.75 hour instructional day at middle/high school sites -Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits through CalSTRS -Paid maternity and paternity leave -Free access to Tickets at Work, including exclusive discounts and special offers for theme parks, attractions, hotels, concerts, movie tickets and more