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Date Posted 9/2/2025 Contact AIMS CommunicationsNumber of Openings 1 Salary Add'l Salary Info $79,785.00- $91,225.37 Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary
JOB GOALS: Under the supervision of the Head of School or designee, the K-12 Counselor supports students, families and staff in the areas of mental health, school climate, multi-disciplinary student support structures, crisis response and relationship building with local youth outreach agencies. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Build and facilitate effective student support structures, including the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and Student Success Team (SST) - Provide classroom and student behavior support to teachers - Help schools develop/enhance a positive school climate - Provide mental health and crisis services to students and families - Provide families with information and referral to a broad range of community organizations and resources - Coordinate school-wide health awareness activities and events in collaboration with school staff - Provide professional development to teachers, staff, and parents on topics including personal wellness, youth development, and substance abuse prevention. - Case manage students receiving mental health services as a part of their Individualized Education Plan - Supervise graduate interns in mental health or counseling internships who provide therapeutic and social work services to students - Assess student and school site needs and develop innovative programs to address identified needs (i.e. mentoring programs, Gay Straight Alliance, etc.) - Serve as liaison between AIMS and community based services to strengthen and sustain school-based supports. - Promote understanding of familial, cultural and community factors that affect students’ experience at school. - Collaborate with school staff and AIMS Administration to develop and implement student attendance improvement strategies that include family involvement. *View Full Job Description
Requirements / QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree and PPS Credential in Social work. Experience providing case management, facilitating support groups, and delivering mental health interventions in a school setting. Experience coordinating and knowledge of comprehensive support systems in schools. Multi-cultural competency; bilingual and bicultural desired (Spanish and/or Mandarin)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Work Position (Percentage of Time): Standing: 30 Walking: 20 Sitting: 50 Minimum Body Movement (Frequency): None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4) Lifting (lbs.): 15-18 Lifting: 2 Bending: 2 Pushing and/or Pulling Loads: 1 Reaching Overhead: 1 Kneeling or Squatting: 1 Climbing Ladders: 0 Climbing Stairs: 2 NON-DISCRIMINATION: AIMS College Prep Charter District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, ancestry, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, national origin, or mental or physical handicap in any of its policies or procedures related to admissions, employment, educational services, programs or activities.
Requirements / QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree and PPS Credential in Social work. Experience providing case management, facilitating support groups, and delivering mental health interventions in a school setting. Experience coordinating and knowledge of comprehensive support systems in schools. Multi-cultural competency; bilingual and bicultural desired (Spanish and/or Mandarin)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Work Position (Percentage of Time): Standing: 30 Walking: 20 Sitting: 50 Minimum Body Movement (Frequency): None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4) Lifting (lbs.): 15-18 Lifting: 2 Bending: 2 Pushing and/or Pulling Loads: 1 Reaching Overhead: 1 Kneeling or Squatting: 1 Climbing Ladders: 0 Climbing Stairs: 2 NON-DISCRIMINATION: AIMS College Prep Charter District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, ancestry, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, national origin, or mental or physical handicap in any of its policies or procedures related to admissions, employment, educational services, programs or activities.
Comments and Other Information AIMS covers 100% insurance premium cost of employees: Kaiser Gold 80 HRA Dental Vision Life AD&D AIMS offers: (11-Month Employment Contract) Flexible Spending Account Cancer, Accident, Disability, Pet Insurance 403(b) Options with Match Sick Leave 25 Paid Non-workdays (per AIMS Calendar) Comments and Other InformationAIMS covers 100% insurance premium cost of employees: Kaiser Gold 80 HRA Dental Vision Life AD&D AIMS offers: (11-Month Employment Contract) Flexible Spending Account Cancer, Accident, Disability, Pet Insurance 403(b) Options with Match Sick Leave 25 Paid Non-workdays (per AIMS Calendar) CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY