School Counselor

School Counselor at Rincon Valley Union School District

About the Employer

Rincon Valley is a premier district with 42,000 residents in beautiful Sonoma County. The district makes up one-quarter of Santa Rosa on the east side of the city and includes both small city and rural areas. The surrounding countryside includes vineyard-lined hillsides, the Russian River watershed, and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. This warm and friendly area – a blend of art and culture, food, wine, and recreation – is the perfect location for families. Located 55 miles north of San Francisco, 15 miles west of Napa County, and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, the area is close to many wineries, golf courses, world class performing arts venues, and spas. Additional outdoor activities include fishing and water sports on the Russian River and Lake Sonoma, and access to redwood forests. The area also has wonderful state and local parks with miles of jogging and biking trails. Rincon Valley is about twenty minutes away from Sonoma State University, and close to Santa Rosa Junior College, one of the top ten community colleges in the country. Rincon Valley Union School District has an outstanding program supporting all students. The district of approximately 3,200 students operates seven TK-6 grade schools and one 7-8 charter schools that purposely serves a small student population of approximately 300 students. The seven elementary sites, five of which are charters, are relatively small, with an average enrollment of 375 students. The student population is 58% Caucasian, 27% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American, and about 1.5% American Indian. There are over 200 certificated employees and approximately 300 classified employees.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the indirect supervision of the Director of Student Services and the direct supervision of the school principal, the school counselor: provides guidance to students and their families both individually and in groups for the purpose of helping them obtain their maximum academic potential, achieve self-understanding and self-respect. The counselor helps students to develop positive interpersonal relations, develop understanding and respect of individual differences, and appropriate goal setting skills. The school counselor serves as a liaison among teachers, parents, and students; assists in the establishment and maintenance of good community-school public relations; and performs other counselor-related activities as required.

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