Overview
Elementary School Counselor Jobs in Novato, USA at Novato Unified School District
Position: 2026-27 Elementary School Counselor
Novato Unified School District (NUSD) has approximately 800 staff members who, along with the larger school community, are responsible for the education of 7,100 students. We have eight elementary schools (including one dual-language immersion and one TK-8 school), two middle schools, and two comprehensive high schools. NUSD also has an Alternative Education Center housing a continuation school and an independent study student program serving grades 6-12.
All schools within Novato Unified offer special education services, along with Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), and special assistance is provided for all English learner students. OUR MISSION:
Engage, inspire and empower all students, in a rapidly changing world, to realize their life goals. OUR VISION: NUSD will provide an innovative and personalized learning experience for every student in a caring and supportive environment to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful and productive citizens. NUSD will engage parents, teachers, and our community to actively support our students’ growth and learning.
OUR VALUES:
Innovation, Equity, Caring, Inclusion, Collaboration
NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION Secondary High School Counselor Classification:
Certificated
Reports to:
Site Principal Work Year: 196 days Salary Range:
See Certificated Salary Schedule – Deans and Counselors Education and Credential Requirements:
Pupil Personnel Services Credential Primary Function Under the supervision of the site administrator, the secondary counselor performs those duties and responsibilities which provide guidance to students, staff, parents, and the administration in matters pertaining to pupil personnel services. Representative Duties and Responsibilities
1. Keep abreast of the philosophy, goals, objectives and policies of the district as adopted by the Board of Trustees
2. Provide an individualized review of students’ academic and behavior records
3. Provide an opportunity to meet with students and parents/guardians to explain the records and the educational options available to the student
4. Provide information on services to students identified as “at risk” of not passing the CAHSEE or having enough credits to graduate
5. Monitor and counsel students regarding the process toward satisfying promotion/graduation requirements
6. Plan and implement a comprehensive counseling program which provides college, career, and academic guidance to all students
7. Organize and facilitate the school and college entrance testing program and interpret data with students, parents, and staff
8. Conduct informational presentations to familiarize parents and students with available school offerings, junior college programs, scholarship information and university entrance requirements
9. Provide appropriate information and help coordinate the administration of district testing program 10. Contribute regularly to the school newsletter to publicize counseling services and other pertinent information 11. Help students obtain needed school and community resources 12. Plan and conduct orientation for new students 13. Refer students to other agencies when special services are needed 14. Assist students with present educational decisions and future educational and career plans 15.
Help students acquire knowledge and skills which will assist them in their personal and social development 16. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive school climate 17. Communicate to parents on services provided to their students Other Duties and Responsibilities Examples of High School Counselor Responsibilities:
Academic, College, and Career Advising
• Academic planning for incoming freshmen and their parents
• Annually informing students on graduation status and progress towards college requirements
• 10th grade counseling, reviewing current status and planning final two years
• Enrolling new students
• High School Exit Exam, helping to administer test, keeping track of students needing to pass, meeting with students/parents and designing intervention strategies (in grade 10, the conference shall occur between the spring of that year in…
Title: Elementary School Counselor
Company: Novato Unified School District
Location: Novato, USA
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