School Counselor - Expanded Learning Opportunities Program at Vista Unified School District
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Application Deadline
8/2/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/27/2026
Contact
Anna Lozano
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add l Salary Info
Per the Teacher Salary Schedule (Note: Up to ten (10) years of teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule for public school teaching experience outside the district but within the US, for maximum step placement of Step eleven (11).
Length of Work Year
2026 - 2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Credential: PPS: School Counselor
Please attach the following: Letter of Interest Resume Three Letters of Reference/Recommendation Copy of valid California Credential BA/Post BA Transcripts
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Credential: PPS: School Counselor
Please attach the following: Letter of Interest Resume Three Letters of Reference/Recommendation Copy of valid California Credential BA/Post BA Transcripts
Comments and Other Information
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) School Counselor Under the direction of the Executive Director of Specialized Programs or designee, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) School Counselor provides districtwide academic, social-emotional, behavioral, attendance, transition, and family support to students participating in before-school, after-school, summer, and intersession programs. This is a mobile, districtwide position serving approximately 14 elementary schools and 4 middle schools, with potential future support for high schools. The counselor works collaboratively with school-day counseling and administrative teams while maintaining a dedicated focus on student needs during expanded learning hours. Key Responsibilities Direct Student Support: Provide short-term individual and group counseling, student check-ins, crisis response (within the scope of the position), and transition support. Intervention & Resources: Deliver targeted attendance and engagement interventions, and refer students and families to school and community resources. Family & Staff Collaboration: Provide family consultation, staff consultation, and professional learning opportunities. Program Development: Assist expanded learning personnel in creating inclusive, student-centered environments that foster belonging, positive behavior, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and resilience. Work Location & Schedule Assignment: Mobile, districtwide assignment with a visible presence required at assigned program sites. Hours & Flexibility: Requires a flexible schedule to accommodate before-school, after-school, summer, intersession, and occasional evening responsibilities. Note on Operating Hours: General program operating hours across the district run from 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 6:35 PM on school days. Specific shift schedules will be discussed during the interview process. Do you have a vision? We Do! Our Vision is: Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges. Our Portraits: Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness. Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance. Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions. Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. Rachel D Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org A copy of the district's Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at: https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925
Comments and Other Information
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) School Counselor Under the direction of the Executive Director of Specialized Programs or designee, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) School Counselor provides districtwide academic, social-emotional, behavioral, attendance, transition, and family support to students participating in before-school, after-school, summer, and intersession programs. This is a mobile, districtwide position serving approximately 14 elementary schools and 4 middle schools, with potential future support for high schools. The counselor works collaboratively with school-day counseling and administrative teams while maintaining a dedicated focus on student needs during expanded learning hours. Key Responsibilities Direct Student Support: Provide short-term individual and group counseling, student check-ins, crisis response (within the scope of the position), and transition support. Intervention & Resources: Deliver targeted attendance and engagement interventions, and refer students and families to school and community resources. Family & Staff Collaboration: Provide family consultation, staff consultation, and professional learning opportunities. Program Development: Assist expanded learning personnel in creating inclusive, student-centered environments that foster belonging, positive behavior, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and resilience. Work Location & Schedule Assignment: Mobile, districtwide assignment with a visible presence required at assigned program sites. Hours & Flexibility: Requires a flexible schedule to accommodate before-school, after-school, summer, intersession, and occasional evening responsibilities. Note on Operating Hours: General program operating hours across the district run from 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 6:35 PM on school days. Specific shift schedules will be discussed during the interview process. Do you have a vision? We Do! Our Vision is: Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges. Our Portraits: Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness. Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance. Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions. Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. Rachel D Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org A copy of the district's Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at: https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925
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