What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute School Counselor position at Coachella Valley Unified School District?
Substitute School Counselor at Coachella Valley Unified School District
Application Deadline
6/10/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/19/2026
Contact
Monica Valenzuela
Number of Openings
10
Salary
Single Rate
$290 Daily
Length of Work Year
on call
Employment Type
Part Time
About The Employer
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Providing substitute counseling services ensures uninterrupted access to critical academic and social-emotional supports for students. Adequate counseling coverage supports students attendance, academic progress, graduation readiness, and overall well-being. Maintaining continuity of counseling services is particularly important for students identified as at-risk, English learners, students with disabilities, and those requiring postsecondary planning support.
Requirements / Qualifications
Edjoin Application Resume 3 Letter of recommendation (dated and signed within the last 12 months) Letter of Introduction/Interest Copy of Transcripts Copy of Credential (a valid clear Pupil Personnel Services: In School Counseling)
All supporting documentation must be scanned and attached to your online application. Only online applications with proper documentation will be reviewed. (Upon hire official documents will be required).
Edjoin Application Resume 3 Letter of recommendation (dated and signed within the last 12 months) Letter of Introduction/Interest Copy of Transcripts Copy of Credential (a valid clear Pupil Personnel Services: In School Counseling)
All supporting documentation must be scanned and attached to your online application. Only online applications with proper documentation will be reviewed. (Upon hire official documents will be required).
The District is hiring SUBSTITUTE COUNSELORS. DAILY RATE $290 ** ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ** NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760)848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
Comments and Other Information
The District is hiring SUBSTITUTE COUNSELORS. DAILY RATE $290 ** ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ** NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760)848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
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Application Deadline
6/10/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/19/2026
Contact
Monica Valenzuela
Number of Openings
10
Salary
Single Rate
$290 Daily
Length of Work Year
on call
Employment Type
Part Time
About The Employer
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Providing substitute counseling services ensures uninterrupted access to critical academic and social-emotional supports for students. Adequate counseling coverage supports students attendance, academic progress, graduation readiness, and overall well-being. Maintaining continuity of counseling services is particularly important for students identified as at-risk, English learners, students with disabilities, and those requiring postsecondary planning support.
Requirements / Qualifications
Edjoin Application Resume 3 Letter of recommendation (dated and signed within the last 12 months) Letter of Introduction/Interest Copy of Transcripts Copy of Credential (a valid clear Pupil Personnel Services: In School Counseling)
All supporting documentation must be scanned and attached to your online application. Only online applications with proper documentation will be reviewed. (Upon hire official documents will be required).
- Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university must be posted on transcript.)
- Credential Copy (Clear Pupil Services Credential: In School Counseling)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Introduction/Interest )
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 professional letters dated and signed within the past year)
- Resume (Resume)
Edjoin Application Resume 3 Letter of recommendation (dated and signed within the last 12 months) Letter of Introduction/Interest Copy of Transcripts Copy of Credential (a valid clear Pupil Personnel Services: In School Counseling)
All supporting documentation must be scanned and attached to your online application. Only online applications with proper documentation will be reviewed. (Upon hire official documents will be required).
- Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university must be posted on transcript.)
- Credential Copy (Clear Pupil Services Credential: In School Counseling)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Introduction/Interest )
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 professional letters dated and signed within the past year)
- Resume (Resume)
The District is hiring SUBSTITUTE COUNSELORS. DAILY RATE $290 ** ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ** NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760)848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
Comments and Other Information
The District is hiring SUBSTITUTE COUNSELORS. DAILY RATE $290 ** ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ** NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760)848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
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