Torrance Unified School District
District Counselor - College and Career Readiness (TOSA) Open & Promotional
Torrance Unified School District, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
About the Employer
Welcome
The Torrance Unified School District, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer, does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, medical condition or physical or mental disability.
The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education believes that the diversity that exists among the District's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the District's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes. To that end, Torrance Unified School District is committed to promoting the employment and retention of a diverse staff that reflects the student demographics of the community.
Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of a district Director, the TOSA (District Counselor) willwork with school counselors and College and Career Coordinators through supplementalsupport, professional development, on-site coaching to enhance Tier 1 learning opportunities, and effective instructional strategies to improve student college and career readiness. The TOSA (District Counselor) will focus on all aspects of support, professional development, and coaching on closing the achievement gap of all English Learners, Foster Youth, the Homeless, and underperforming student populations in the areas that impact the TUSD College and CareerIndex.
The TOSA (District Counselor) will provide District leadership in the assigned area(s) ofcollege and career readiness, and assist in the development and implementation of Districtcurriculum with an emphasis on the implementation of all current TUSD CCR Plan lessonsand frameworks, and the District's plan to expand and implement Dual Enrollmentopportunities for all students.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications:1. Must have a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential specializing in School Counseling with a Masters Degree. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.2. Minimum three (3) years of successful school counseling experience with positive evaluations.3. Knowledge of and success in promoting school counseling techniques and creative approaches that result in improved support and services for all students.4. Successful experience in working with community colleges, university programs, and post-secondary career development partners.5. Commitment to and support of the District's curricular, instructional, and assessment system.6. Proven ability to effectively coach staff members in an embedded professional development setting.7. Experience in the planning and delivery of professional development based on student achievement data and adult learning needs.8. Experience working with students with learning difficulties, high-performing/GATE students, and English learners.
Desirable Qualifications:1. Possession of an Administrative Credential.2. Experience as a counseling intern mentor3. Expertise in creating and supporting the use of assessments that results in improved learning for all students.4. Broad knowledge of current educational practices.
Copy of Transcript (official or unofficial)Credential Copy (Detailed printout of CA credential w/expiration date and listed authorizations)Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year)ResumeTest Results/Materials (CBEST)
Comments and Other Information
Applicants who do not submit all of the required documents or submit documents that don't meet posted requirements will not be contacted.
Selected applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff.
We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution.
Welcome
The Torrance Unified School District, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer, does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, medical condition or physical or mental disability.
The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education believes that the diversity that exists among the District's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the District's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes. To that end, Torrance Unified School District is committed to promoting the employment and retention of a diverse staff that reflects the student demographics of the community.
Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of a district Director, the TOSA (District Counselor) willwork with school counselors and College and Career Coordinators through supplementalsupport, professional development, on-site coaching to enhance Tier 1 learning opportunities, and effective instructional strategies to improve student college and career readiness. The TOSA (District Counselor) will focus on all aspects of support, professional development, and coaching on closing the achievement gap of all English Learners, Foster Youth, the Homeless, and underperforming student populations in the areas that impact the TUSD College and CareerIndex.
The TOSA (District Counselor) will provide District leadership in the assigned area(s) ofcollege and career readiness, and assist in the development and implementation of Districtcurriculum with an emphasis on the implementation of all current TUSD CCR Plan lessonsand frameworks, and the District's plan to expand and implement Dual Enrollmentopportunities for all students.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications:1. Must have a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential specializing in School Counseling with a Masters Degree. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.2. Minimum three (3) years of successful school counseling experience with positive evaluations.3. Knowledge of and success in promoting school counseling techniques and creative approaches that result in improved support and services for all students.4. Successful experience in working with community colleges, university programs, and post-secondary career development partners.5. Commitment to and support of the District's curricular, instructional, and assessment system.6. Proven ability to effectively coach staff members in an embedded professional development setting.7. Experience in the planning and delivery of professional development based on student achievement data and adult learning needs.8. Experience working with students with learning difficulties, high-performing/GATE students, and English learners.
Desirable Qualifications:1. Possession of an Administrative Credential.2. Experience as a counseling intern mentor3. Expertise in creating and supporting the use of assessments that results in improved learning for all students.4. Broad knowledge of current educational practices.
Copy of Transcript (official or unofficial)Credential Copy (Detailed printout of CA credential w/expiration date and listed authorizations)Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year)ResumeTest Results/Materials (CBEST)
Comments and Other Information
Applicants who do not submit all of the required documents or submit documents that don't meet posted requirements will not be contacted.
Selected applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff.
We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution.