Hybrid 2025-2026 Counselor - High School Level - 1 Semester Assignment bei Torrance Unified School District

The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.

COUNSELOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS 1. Has direct responsibility to the school principal or designee for performance of delegated functions. 2. Works through building administrator with appropriate District Office administrator to implement professional activities and inservice training. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Educational Counseling a. Program planning and adjustment b. Confer with students regarding credit and graduation requirements c. Assist students in making the transition from one school level to another and from one program to another. d. Counsel students and/or parents regarding special programs e. Monitor students’ progress 2. Career Counseling a. Assist students to become more aware of their aptitudes, abilities, and interests b. Counsel with individuals and groups on jobs and career objectives c. Assist students to correlate programs with career objectives d. Provide information concerning occupations, careers, and training possibilities 3. Personal Counseling a. Assist students in resolving individual problems b. Assist students in developing personal decision-making competencies c. Provide information about community resources to students with special problems 4. Evaluate and Interpret Test Data 5. Counsel and Consult with Parents and Staff Members a. Assist parents in coping with student-related crises and developmental problems b. Assist parents in achieving a realistic perception of their child’s development c. Consult with members of the administrative and teaching staffs by sharing appropriate individual student data d. Assist in the identification of students with special needs and problems e. Assist with the educational, personal, and social problems of students f. Facilitate articulation between schools and grade levels g. Participate in curriculum development with reference to the emerging needs of students h. Assist in the upgrading of guidance and special programs Torrance Unified School District Counselor (continued) MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (continued) 6. Maintains Professional Competency a. Seek ways to evaluate and to upgrade guidance program b. Read current literature and laws related to guidance and special programs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Academic a. Recent training and/or experience in pupil personnel work b. Valid California credential in Pupil Personnel Services c. Master’s degree 3. Related Experience a. Demonstrated leadership capacity in school, community, and/or youth organizations b. Has been active in professional organizations c. Has ability to relate to students, teachers, and parents d. Has had successful elementary and/or secondary teaching experience

Must have a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential specializing in School Counseling. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only fully completed applications at the time of submission will be considered. Additionally, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring administrators with details regarding the interview process. Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met: - The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year - You were under contract during that time - The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited) - You held a valid credential while employed at that institution Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice. The Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, medical condition or physical or mental disability.