Counselor at Merced County Office of Education

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Under the direction of the Principal, the Counselor serves as the liaison between Merced Scholars Charter School, Valley Community School and other agencies/schools; provides assessments and vocational counseling, assists and counsel students; and works with the business community. This position is included in the certificated bargaining unit and is subject to terms of the union agreement regarding membership.

Education: BA/BS Degree Credentials and/or Skills: CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers. Valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required. Experience: None

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application including section AB2534 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s). If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM

Based on the 25-26 C3 Certificated Salary Schedule

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.