Los Angeles Unified School District

Counseling Services Director - Eureka High School

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in counseling or related field
  • Valid counseling credential or license
  • 5+ years of experience in school counseling or educational leadership
  • Strong understanding of competency-based learning models
  • Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a comprehensive school counseling program
  • Foster learner agency and support individualized planning
  • Collaborate with administrators and educators to promote equitable access
  • Develop and supervise special projects and pathway development
  • Enhance opportunities for dual enrollment and industry certifications

Benefits

  • Health benefits coverage for self and eligible dependents
  • Full dental and vision benefits coverage
  • Supportive work environment within a leadership team
  • Opportunity to impact the academic and social-emotional success of students
  • Involvement in innovative educational initiatives and programs
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Counseling Services Director (CSD), as a member of the site leadership team, is responsible for providing leadership and coordination of a comprehensive school counseling program that supports learners' academic, social-emotional, attendance, college and career, and postsecondary success. The CSD is responsible for personal, academic, attendance, college and career, and vocational counseling, while fostering learner agency and supporting individualized planning aligned with the district's competency-based learning model. The CSD collaborates with administrators, educators, families, and community partners to promote equitable access to college and career pathways, work-based learning opportunities, dual enrollment, industry certifications, and other experiences that prepare learners to be engaged, empowered, and future-ready. The CSD also has primary responsibility for the development, coordination, and supervision of special projects, pathway development, 10-year plans, senior recognition, and other responsibilities assigned by the principal or designee.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Applications are currently being accepted by Eureka City Schools for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.

POSITION: Counseling Services Director

START DATE: August 1, 2026

SALARY: Placement on the Certificated Management salary schedule according to experience. Qualifies for the District's portion of health benefits and full dental and vision benefits coverage for self and eligible dependents.

About Los Angeles Unified School District

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 over 550,000 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.
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