PUPIL SERVICES & ATTENDANCE COUNSELOR (PSA) (12200543)

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Published Date: Jan 30, 2025

Location: US

Company: Los Angeles Unified School District

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis based upon District need and selection criteria 

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world & ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. 

BENEFITS

  • Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.  

  • Retirement: Membership in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • An earned Master’s or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an accredited college or university in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, educational psychology, education, or other related field (transcripts required) 

  • Hold a California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) with authorization in Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

  1. Complete application
  • Provide relevant documents:
  1. Basic Skills Requirement 
  2. Master’s degree the field of counseling, social work, or other related field transcript
  3. Copy of credential
  4. Provide contact information for professional references, including current or most recent school-based or child-centered employment
  5. Applicants may be contacted by Human Resources with requests for outstanding documents or information.
  6. Applicants who are deemed ELIGIBLE by Human Resources will be placed on the appropriate eligibility list for a period of one calendar year.
  7. Eligibility status is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment in LAUSD
  8. ELIGIBLE candidates may apply to available positions for which they qualify
  9. Candidates who receive an offer from Division or Office will be contacted with onboarding instructions

Black Student Achievemant Plan (BSAP) PSA

Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) PSA

All of the foundational components are the same between BSAP PSA and general PSA (i.e. Salary Schedule, Benefits, Job Duties/Responsibilities for class code 0543).

 

The areas where there are slight differences would include the job description and application process. Please see link here: BSAP PSA Job Flyer

 

Job Description-Inclusive of the class code 0543 outline, the BSAP PSA description also includes the following description: The Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) PSA Counselors will provide child welfare and attendance supports, working with students participating in BSAP and families to address social/emotional, home, and community barriers and support students participating in BSAP with achieving their academic potential. BSAP PSA Counselors leverage a strengths-based, identity affirming approach to ensure that the educational goals and needs of students participating in BSAP within the assigned region/program/school are met. Positions may require an adjusted work schedule according to program needs. These positions are subject to review for renewal on an annual basis.

 

Application Process-In addition to the general PSA application process application through https://teachinla.co/applynow, the BSAP PSA application process requires a 2nd interview which addresses culturally responsive intervention and strategies.