Classroom Counselor

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Seneca’s Non Public Schools are hiring a Classroom Counselor to guide grades K-5 to success at Maya Angelou Academy in Oakland, CA
. As a Classroom Counselor you will make a positive impact on transforming the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, promote academic growth, and nurture social-emotional well-being. You will provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas to help students meet their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards‑based curriculum.

Seneca’s Maya Angelou Academy is a non‑public school that provides special education services to students grades K-5 with emotional, behavioral, and/or social needs. We offer individualized attention and direct instruction in core subjects to help students progress toward their IEP goals, while aligning with a general education, standards‑based curriculum. The goal of our specialized services is to address the behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges of each student to prepare them for a less restrictive educational setting.

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 actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

• Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership.
• 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 student’s 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.
• Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing.
• Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students’ daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agencies.
• 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.

• 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.

• School based schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM (ability to work occasional flexible schedule when school needs vary).
  • This role is 100% working in person at a Seneca location.
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days.

• 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 dependents.
  • 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Employer‑Paid Assistance Plan.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington.
• Specialized training and development opportunities.

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