Community Schools Counselor at KIPP SoCal Public Schools Share on X   Print Application Deadline

2/13/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 12/19/2025 Contact Ashlee Fletcher
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Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 24 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 9,800 students and supporting 5,800 alumni to and through college and beyond. What We Believe KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters. What We Do At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. You Should Apply If You love the idea of community schools! The Regional Community School Counselor role is a grant-funded position that is designed to cultivate responsible citizenship, nurture social-emotional growth, and enhance academic achievement among our student population. You should apply if you have previous experience as a School-based Mental Health professional, providing social-emotional support to children in grades K-8; You are an excellent communicator who enjoys working with teachers, administration and other school staff; You are passionate about developing students' social-emotional skills to support their ability to access their educational program. *Note: This is a grant-funded position from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028 What You'll Do Serve as a member of the Community Schools Advisory Committee to ensure that Social-Emotional supports are living throu

Requirements / Qualifications

You'll Be Qualified If You Have Master’s in Social Work (MSW)/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT)/Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Masters in Counseling or Associate/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC/LPCC) required Pupil Personnel Services Credential required At least one year of supervised employment in the field of school-based mental health with school-age children or one year of supervised field placement experience (accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs or Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy in Education) in a school mental health setting working with school-age children Training in clinical interventions and providing evidence-based therapy to youth and families Knowledge of special programs, guidance and scheduling preferred Knowledge of district policies and procedures related to special education and DIS services Ability to work as a part of multiple teams Knowledge of and experience with RTI/SST programs and interventions Demonstrated commitment to students’ wellbeing and learning Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds (including but not limited to homeless, foster and LGBTQ+IA youth) Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Requirements / Qualifications

You'll Be Qualified If You Have Master’s in Social Work (MSW)/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT)/Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Masters in Counseling or Associate/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC/LPCC) required Pupil Personnel Services Credential required At least one year of supervised employment in the field of school-based mental health with school-age children or one year of supervised field placement experience (accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs or Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy in Education) in a school mental health setting working with school-age children Training in clinical interventions and providing evidence-based therapy to youth and families Knowledge of special programs, guidance and scheduling preferred Knowledge of district policies and procedures related to special education and DIS services Ability to work as a part of multiple teams Knowledge of and experience with RTI/SST programs and interventions Demonstrated commitment to students’ wellbeing and learning Ability to connect with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds (including but not limited to homeless, foster and LGBTQ+IA youth) Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Comments and Other Information Working with Us Means the Following Perks This role follows the Counselor pay band on our Student Services Compensation Scale (Group SS2); starting at $83,000 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process. Comments and Other Information
Working with Us Means the Following Perks This role follows the Counselor pay band on our Student Services Compensation Scale (Group SS2); starting at $83,000 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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