Please submit resume and cover letter to be considered.

Health Sciences High and Middle College (HSHMC) is a Charter High School in City Heights, San Diego, CA serving grades 9-12.

Transition Counselor

Job Purpose:

To plan, prepare, implement, and monitor a structured process of supporting students in their transition from secondary school to the community and various post-secondary opportunities.

Education- and Experience-Based Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; and
• Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling (Necessary to be considered for position)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in transition counseling; and
• CPR Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Ability: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to provide high quality instruction in an individual, small/whole group, or co-teaching setting
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, families, community partners, administrators, general educators, educational specialists, and support staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school culture and focus.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology within the classroom curriculum and setting.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school/district and state.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Support students throughout their transition process from secondary school to the community and various post-secondary opportunities

· Ensure that students graduate HSHMC with an internship experience portfolio and resume.

· Attend and provide input in IEP and planning meetings including developing and presenting transition goals for individual students

· Establish and maintain community and industry partnerships including expanding pathway opportunities

· Collaborate with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining instructional programs and services.

· Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction in an individual, small/whole group, or co-teaching setting.

· Provide on-the-job experiences and feedback.

· Monitor students’ academic progress and provide appropriate feedback on work.

· Implement accommodations and modifications within transition experiences in collaboration with the educational specialist and support staff.

· Conduct formative and summative assessments of students.

· Implement competency-based grading system consistent with HSHMC policies and agreements.

· Engage in data focused conversations based on research-based best practices in an effort to improve teaching and learning.

· Attend and provide input in IEP and planning meetings.

· Utilize instructional technologies in a blended learning format to facilitate student achievement.

· Communicate with families and parents to discuss academic progress when there are concerns and celebrations.

· Establish and implement classroom and internship norms and behavior management strategies that align with the school culture.

· Maintain accurate and complete records of students' attendance, progress, and development.

· Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.

· Attend restorative conferences as needed.

Other functions of the job include, but are not limited to the following:

· Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds

· Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.

· Participate in appropriate professional learning activities.

· Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.

· Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions (Physical Requirements and Environment):

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move items.

Internship opportunities frequently occur off-site. This will require staff to ride a bus or use private transportation, maneuver around various community locations, and demonstrate needed skills, as needed.

Please submit resume and cover letter to be considered.

Candidates applying for this position give permission to HSHMC to contact provided references and anyone else familiar with the candidate's job performance at any of the organizations listed on the resume and/or work history.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a felony or misdemeanor charge pending? Convictions include a plea of guilty, nolo contendere (no contest) and/or a finding of guilty by a judge or a jury, or a conviction that has been judicially dismissed or ordered sealed, including 'expungement' granted pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. (Note: Exclude convictions related to the use of marijuana that are over two years old)

Work Location: In person