Academic Counselor, Student Services Branch #8571.00 at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office acts as an intermediate service agency between the California Department of Education and the 33 school districts in San Bernardino County to help meet the educational needs of all children county-wide. We are committed to working with our school districts, other agencies, families and the community at large by providing services, information and leadership, always with a focus on students.

The Academic Counselor meets with At-Promise students to provide academic counseling and guidance requirements. The Academic Counselor assists in identifying and resolving educational concerns, including adjusting to school and community life and completing the college/Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) application process. The Academic Counselor advises students on their educational program, citizenship, scholastic, and vocational aspirations.

NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION • Completed Ed-Join online application (all fields must be completed); • Letter of Introduction outlining skills and abilities relating to this position; • Current resume; • Copy of valid California Pupil Personnel Services – School Counseling Credential; • Three (3) current Letters of Reference (dated and signed within the last three (3) years). Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials with their online application prior to the stated deadline to qualify as a candidate. Copy of valid California Driver’s License is required prior to start of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) – School Counseling Credential; • Two (2) years of experience working with students in an alternative education setting; • Two (2) years providing academic, vocational, employment, and/or related services for youths.

As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. The Superintendent is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in Superintendent programs and activities. Superintendent programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator: Joe Sanchez, Director, Risk Management, (909) 386-9670.