Classroom Counselor
Senecafoa, San Leandro, CA, United States
Pay or shift range: $26.22 USD to $28.72 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Seneca’s Non-Public Schools are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide 5-12th graders to success at
James Baldwin Academy
in San Leandro, CA. Classroom Counselors are integrated into the school community where and provide healing-centered emotional and behavioral support services and promote academic growth. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with caregivers, teachers, and school leadership to ensure and celebrate the success of youth and families in a school setting.
ABOUT JAMES BALDWIN ACADEMY
James Baldwin Academy (JBA) is a small, WASC-accredited school in the San Leandro hills, serving students in grades 5–12 with unique mental health and learning needs. With just four classrooms, we provide highly individualized academic and behavioral interventions to help students succeed both emotionally and academically. Our program goes beyond the classroom with engaging extracurriculars like gardening, skateboard club, and art club. At JBA, we live by the 3 C’s—Confidence, Compassion, and Community—and our mission drives everything we do: We grow in a humanizing and therapeutic learning environment, fueled by collaborative community and equity-driven education. If you're looking to make a real impact in students’ lives, JBA is the place
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
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other specialists to deliver integrated support
Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals
Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed
Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on students’ individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans
Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagement
Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students’ daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies
Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
This may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management of the student
Qualifications
Education/Experience requirements:
Bachelor's degree
OR
Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience
OR
High school diploma/GED and 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable 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 youth
At least 21 years of age
Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Schedule
School based schedule
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Starting at $26.22 -$28.72 per hour
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
Salary increases each year
Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
Comprehensive employee benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
Partially paid premiums for dependants
403b retirement plan
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
Specialized training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Seneca’s Non-Public Schools are hiring for a Classroom Counselor to guide 5-12th graders to success at
James Baldwin Academy
in San Leandro, CA. Classroom Counselors are integrated into the school community where and provide healing-centered emotional and behavioral support services and promote academic growth. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with caregivers, teachers, and school leadership to ensure and celebrate the success of youth and families in a school setting.
ABOUT JAMES BALDWIN ACADEMY
James Baldwin Academy (JBA) is a small, WASC-accredited school in the San Leandro hills, serving students in grades 5–12 with unique mental health and learning needs. With just four classrooms, we provide highly individualized academic and behavioral interventions to help students succeed both emotionally and academically. Our program goes beyond the classroom with engaging extracurriculars like gardening, skateboard club, and art club. At JBA, we live by the 3 C’s—Confidence, Compassion, and Community—and our mission drives everything we do: We grow in a humanizing and therapeutic learning environment, fueled by collaborative community and equity-driven education. If you're looking to make a real impact in students’ lives, JBA is the place
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
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other specialists to deliver integrated support
Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals
Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed
Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on students’ individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans
Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community engagement
Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students’ daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies
Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
This may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management of the student
Qualifications
Education/Experience requirements:
Bachelor's degree
OR
Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience
OR
High school diploma/GED and 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable 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 youth
At least 21 years of age
Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Schedule
School based schedule
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Starting at $26.22 -$28.72 per hour
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
Salary increases each year
Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
Comprehensive employee benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
Partially paid premiums for dependants
403b retirement plan
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
Specialized training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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