2026-27 Middle & High School Counselors

Description:

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OPPORTUNITY
Counselors at Green Dot Public Schools are responsible for providing counseling and guidance services to all students, with a particular emphasis on preparing students for college. This includes ensuring that students have taken the necessary coursework to fulfill the California State University and University of California A-G requirements; taken the appropriate college entrance exams; as well as assisting the students in completing their college applications. This position also requires conducting individual and small group counseling for students in need. Expertise with prevention, intervention, developmental and crisis counseling experience is highly desired.

We require all counselors to have a Clear California PPS credential in School Counseling, and a master’s degree in School Counseling is highly preferred.

Our talented staff are committed to continuing their own learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field, ensuring a quality education for all. We offer weekly professional development days, monthly observations, summer training, new staff support meetings, and opportunities for staff to attend conferences. Recognizing the importance of professional empowerment, counselors are represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association, and the National Education Association.

Please note: Any individual hired for an AMU position with a start date on or after September 15th will be classified as an at-will, probationary employee. At the conclusion of the school year, there may be an opportunity to transition to regular employee status. More information can be made available upon receipt of an application.

Visit https://greendot.org/teach-at-green-dot/ to learn more about teaching at Green Dot and to view our current salary scale (with an accompanying Salary Calculator).
Visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/ to learn more about our robust benefit offerings, and https://tinyurl.com/3nbzut9b to view our Los Angeles school locations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
> Organize and maintain college catalogs, brochures, handbooks, and other appropriate resource materials
> Coordinate and implement dissemination of information to students, parents, and community members pertaining to the college admissions process
* Provide specific information regarding entrance requirements, applications, scholarships, costs, tuition, financial aid, and testing deadlines
* Provide college counseling services through group and individual counseling
> Help students become aware of all phases of post-secondary school options
> Maintain student records regarding post-secondary plans
> Provide faculty and staff with current information related to the college admissions process
> Coordinate visits by college representatives during the school day
> Organize and implement field trips to college campuses
> Organize a system of transcript dissemination to colleges and universities for student applicants
> Provide assistance to faculty and staff in writing letters of recommendation and secondary school reports
> Write letters of recommendation for students regarding admissions and financial aid scholarships
> Provide necessary information and materials for students regarding PSAT, SAT I and II, and ACT
* Determine eligibility of students applying for test fee waivers
* Administer PSAT and interpret results for students, parents, and staff
> Coordinate and administer school and community scholarships
> Initiate scholarship fundraising efforts
> Maintain contact with graduates concerning scholarships and post-secondary school activities
> Facilitate processing of student forms and applications
* Coordinate application procedures for financial aid
* Offer student and parent workshops to provide information and assistance in completion of accurate forms
> Provide follow-up interpretation of financial aid packages
> Provide individual and small group counseling to students in need (prevention, intervention, as well as DIS counseling, if designated on student IEP)
> Work collaboratively with School’s SST, School Psychologist and other support personnel to ensure student success
> Create and implement curriculum with regards to Advisory, college readiness, and career readiness courses
> Available for contact with parents, students and staff to discuss student progress and problems after class, at night or on weekends (via cell phone or in person)
> Maintain work hours extending beyond school hours for other professional duties or functions such as staff meetings, etc.
> Maintain professional standards and a school environment that is productive, safe and focused
> Participate in Green Dot and individual professional development
> Participate in other events aimed at promoting or developing Green Dot and its schools (e.g., student recruitment)

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate, you

> have a California Clear PPS Credential in School Counseling/Guidance (required)
> have a master’s degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or university (highly desirable)
> have experience with individual and group counseling (highly desired)
> are bilingual in English/Spanish (highly desired)
> have a passion for improving urban high schools and driving education reform
> are knowledgeable about bilingual education
> have experience working in an urban school setting
> have prior counseling experience (mental health), including DIS Counseling
> have demonstrated leadership capabilities
> have proven management and team building skills
> have excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
> can collaborate with parents, students, faculty, post-secondary educational representatives, as well as school community groups
> can represent the school in a positive way
> can understand student maturity levels and the process of goal selection
> can help students gain an awareness of interests and abilities and to help them make course choices that will lead to appropriate careers commensurate with interests and abilities
> can understand test construction and interpret educational test data
> can understand school graduation requirements and parallel entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions
> can motivate students and provide academic incentives for success
> can understand the relationship between school curriculum and college programs
> can understand the unique social-emotional needs of individual students
> are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job

COMPENSATION - SALARY
Our current step and column salary scale ranges from $62,316- $127,985, based on education and experience. Visit https://greendot.org/teach-at-green-dot/ to learn more, as well as to obtain an estimate of your potential salary with our Salary Calculator.

COMPENSATION - BENEFITS
In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire
> 100% no-cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents)
> 100% no-cost premium options for dental and vision coverage, as well as options to purchase other medical and dental plans (including Anthem PPO, Kaiser HMO and more) - visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/benefits/ for more information
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> A CTC-approved mentor-based Teacher Induction Program (https://tinyurl.com/3wnz3nvd), which is 100% reimbursable
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Student Loan forgiveness access
> Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) union membership, an affiliate of the CTA and NEA
> California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
Note: If you are enrolled in CalSTRS through Green Dot, you are eligible to contribute to the 401(k), however, you are not eligible to receive the company match
> Higher ‘longevity’ salary step increase in years 4, 8 and 13*
> Annual ‘exemplary attendance’ bonus*
> Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
> ~198-day work year*

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

> 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)
> 25 days of paid time off during the school year for our Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks* (which include the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays) as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day)
> 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

*Subject to change

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employmen

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA

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