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Post-Secondary Counselor

Ridgecrest, CA · On-site

Valid preliminary or clear California PPS credential in School Counseling. Company Benefits and Perks: * We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours ...

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How much do school counselor pps jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for school counselor pps in the United States is $60,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a School Counselor PPS?

School Counselor PPS refers to school counselors who hold a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential. This credential authorizes individuals to work as school counselors in K-12 public schools, where they support student academic, career, and social-emotional development. School counselors with a PPS credential help students with personal issues, academic planning, and college or career readiness, and also collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a positive learning environment.

What are some common challenges School Counselor PPS professionals face when supporting students from diverse backgrounds?

School Counselor PPS professionals often work with students from a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds. One common challenge is ensuring that counseling approaches are culturally sensitive and tailored to each student's unique needs. Counselors must also navigate language barriers, different family expectations, and varying levels of access to resources, all while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Collaboration with teachers, administrators, and community organizations is crucial to effectively address these challenges and advocate for every student's well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a School Counselor PPS, and why are they important?

To thrive as a School Counselor with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential, you need a background in counseling, psychology, or education, typically supported by a master's degree and state PPS certification. Familiarity with student information systems, counseling frameworks, and crisis intervention tools is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and the ability to build trust with students, families, and staff set exceptional counselors apart. These competencies are crucial for effectively supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development in a school environment.
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Infographic showing various School Counselor Pps job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,409 per year, or $29 per hour.

Post-Secondary Counselor

Options For Youth Public Charter Schools

Ridgecrest, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students' lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.
Who We Are:
Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn't see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student's vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person's social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we're looking for.
We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.
Job is:
Certificated
Our Ideal Candidate Will:
  • Meets one-on-one with students (and parents, if required/desired) to discuss post-secondary goals; assists teachers in creating individualized plans for students to reach their goal(s), and ensures students with 200+ credits are following their post-secondary path and are aware of the needed requirements.
  • Acts as the primary contact for district ROP and vocational programs.
  • Coordinates workshops or seminars quarterly to help inform students and teachers of their post-secondary options and equip students with specific skills required for post-secondary life (i.e., interviewing skills, filling out job or college applications, etc.).
  • Creates timely hand-outs (or posters) for teachers and students regarding requirements for specific options for students and stays up to date on, and informs students, parents, and teachers of the latest financial aid and scholarship information.
  • Obtains knowledge of the current UC A-G requirements and communicates with students and teachers.
  • Tracks senior credit progression monthly to ensure students and teachers know what is required from each student for timely graduation and reports postsecondary data to the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Instructional Operations annually.
  • Provide students resources for SAT and ACT preparation; facilitate SAT and ACT prep classes on-site when appropriate and monitor and inform of SAT and ACT testing sessions, including an accurate master SAT and ACT testing calendar.

You'll Need The Following Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS Degree required.
  • Valid preliminary or clear California PPS credential in School Counseling.

Company Benefits and Perks:
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan.
  • Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and Ireland, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.
  • We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make our school and our students successful.

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