School Counselor, Middle School - Temporary Contract

School Counselor, Middle School - Temporary Contract at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District

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Application Deadline

9/6/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted

8/27/2026

Contact

Doyan Howard

760-749-0464 385

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add l Salary Info

$70,712-$99,709

Length of Work Year

2026-2027 school year

Employment Type

Temporary

Sites

Valley Center Middle School

About the Employer

VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK - 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying 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 ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Temporary Contract - School Counselor Valley Center Middle School Under the immediate supervision of the site administrator, or designee, the school counselor will be responsible to collaborate and contribute as a team member to the implementation of the District guidance and counseling programs. School counselors will promote student achievement and success by providing school programs that address academic, personal/social and career/college development for all students. This job reports to the Site Principal/Designee and Director of Student Support Services

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Requirements / Qualifications

Must possess or be eligible for a California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling Must possess a Master s degree from a state and/or nationally approved program. Valid California Driver s License

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit ALL of the following; Letter of Intent Resume Copy of credential(s) Copy of transcripts Three letters of reference. *Newly hired certificated employees will be given credit for up to seven (7) years of full-time credentialed public school experience, experience at an accredited college or university, or experience in an accredited private school, and full credit for approved college units. Additional Notes regarding salary placement: (1) An individual in an assignment requiring a Pupil Personnel Credential (Counselors) will receive an annual stipend of $ 2,682. (2) District approved Master and Doctoral Degrees will receive a $2,374 stipend annually.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must possess or be eligible for a California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling Must possess a Master s degree from a state and/or nationally approved program. Valid California Driver s License

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit ALL of the following; Letter of Intent Resume Copy of credential(s) Copy of transcripts Three letters of reference. *Newly hired certificated employees will be given credit for up to seven (7) years of full-time credentialed public school experience, experience at an accredited college or university, or experience in an accredited private school, and full credit for approved college units. Additional Notes regarding salary placement: (1) An individual in an assignment requiring a Pupil Personnel Credential (Counselors) will receive an annual stipend of $ 2,682. (2) District approved Master and Doctoral Degrees will receive a $2,374 stipend annually.

Comments and Other Information

1 Position Available - Valley Center Middle School

Comments and Other Information

1 Position Available - Valley Center Middle School

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