Classroom Counselor Job at Seneca Family of Agencies, Union City, CA

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  • Seneca Family of Agencies
  • Union City, CA

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting students and creating transformative experiences in the classroom?

About The Role

Seneca’s Non Public Schools are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide grades 6-12 to success at Pathfinder Academy in Union City, 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.

About Pathfinder Academy

Seneca’s Pathfinder Academy is a nonpublic school (NPS) in Union City, CA serving grades 6-12 . Pathfinder believes students thrive when provided an education that humanizes youth and families, as well as provides space for students to heal and empower themselves. Pathfinder delivers a high-quality education with a culturally responsive lens and highly integrated therapeutic and special education services. We aim to inspire our students with the joy of learning and help them build the mindsets, skills, and relationships necessary to succeed beyond our setting and in mainstream educational environments. To learn more about Pathfinder and Seneca’s other nonpublic schools, click here.

About Seneca

Seneca 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.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the structure and stability of the classroom by helping students stay on task and focused within the classroom
  • Use behavioral and clinical techniques to support the mental health needs of our clients; this can include working with students on skills such as anger management, coping with frustration, and interacting positively with peers
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Special Education Teachers, School Therapists, and School Leadership to promote a school environment where students' therapeutic, community, and academic needs are met
  • Foster curiosity and creativity in students by sharing your skills and interests in sports, art, games, nature exploration, and other fun activities
  • Participate in weekly supervision to expand your skills and receive ongoing guidance and support
  • Communicate effectively with all staff and caretakers who are involved in the daily life of the student.Provide crisis intervention for students when necessary, using de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts; this may include physical management of clients and implementation of Seneca's Equilibrium Training

Qualifications

  • Education/Experience requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree OR
    • Associate degree and one year of relevant experience OR
    • High school diploma and two years of relevant experience
  • Experience working with youth in a mental health or classroom-facing setting
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting spots
  • Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements
Schedule

  • School based schedule:
    • Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Benefits

  • Starting at $25.46 -$27.96 per hour
    • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
    • Salary increases each year
    • Additional compensation may be provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package:
    • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
    • 50% paid premiums for dependants
    • Family leave, life insurance, and long-term disability
    • 403b retirement plan
    • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • 5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays and 14 paid school break days
  • Abundant professional development opportunities, including:
    • Scholarship opportunities
    • Substantially funded embedded Special Education and Social Work programs

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Monday to Friday,

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