You are a dynamic and optimistic clinician in training, with a strong belief that all students can learn at the highest levels. You want to develop professionally, be part of a team, and implement the best practices in innovative, project-based, data-driven curriculum design.

We are preparing a diverse group of students to be successful in college and to be thoughtful engaged citizens who are leaders and innovators in a 21st century global world. East Bay Innovation Academy (EBIA) is proud to be a free public charter school bringing project-based curriculum, social emotional emphasis, design thinking, and blended learning to students in Oakland, California. 

You will

• Counsel, providing on-site counseling to students and parents, including individual, group, and crisis counseling.
• Create, designing opportunities for all students to process the pandemic and the return to school, as well as assessments and interventions for the students who are struggling the most
• Advocate, promoting social development and high academic achievement for all students
• Engage, assisting students in making appropriate decisions relative to school programs and relationships in the community, and evaluating and making referrals for student’s issues as needed
• Participate in COST meetings, and serve as a member of IEP teams and 504 meetings
• Collaborate, partnering with the Dean of Culture and Climate and school counselor to create positive school culture  and with teachers to interpret the abilities and needs of individual students
• Educate, orienting new students and their parents to the school program and the various guidance services available, and providing parent education sessions.
• Grow, expanding your practice with the support of administration and colleagues

You are

• Enrolled in a counseling/mental health graduate program
• Experienced in working with the Restorative Justice model for behaviors
• Successful in creating programs and in researching and implementing best practices
• Experienced in working with IEP teams
• Committed to equality and a belief that diversity is essential

You might also have

• An interest in project based learning, social-emotional learning, and/or blended learning
• Knowledge of another language

EBIA offers a competitive compensation package, with health+dental+vision insurance fully covered for our full time employees. The compensation for this role begins at $25 per hour for 16 hours a week. We invest in your growth, with covered Induction fees, over 15 professional development days a year, technology access to support communication and data-driven learning, and a connected and supportive community of families, colleagues, and partners. Learn more about us at www.eastbayia.org

When you apply, please include your resume and a letter of interest.   We look forward to meeting you!