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Job Posting: COTTAGE COUNSELOR
CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside
COUNSELOR, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
$4,091.00 - $6,168.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 9/29/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Supervising Counselor in the Student Life Department, the incumbent will supervise residential students and staff who provide care and support to students. This role involves planning, coordinating, and conducting recreational, academic support, and social activities to meet identified individual student and programmatic needs. The incumbent will oversee the preparation of schedules and activity plans; provide guidance and expertise to staff; communicate with parents to address challenging student behavior issues; and coordinate the provision of social, medical, and other non-school services for students and their families. Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate with academic and professional school staff to develop individual student development plans and ensure the smooth operation of Student Life activities by providing support in programming and behavior management when necessary.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position Details
- Plus $200 monthly Bilingual Pay differential
- Plus monthly Recruitment and Retention differential of 10% of the base salary, only for the ten months of the regular school year.
- Plus $200 monthly Bilingual Pay differential
- Plus monthly Recruitment and Retention differential of 10% of the base salary, only for the ten months of the regular school year.
- Plus $200 monthly Bilingual Pay differential
- Plus monthly Recruitment and Retention differential of 10% of the base salary, only for the ten months of the regular school year.
Department Information
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) fluency in the American Sign Language language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).
Examination
Individuals who do not have lateral transfer eligiblity, must have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. List eligibility may be obtained by meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined in the examination bulletin, and obtaining a passing score on the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire.
The examination bulletin may be viewed on the California Department of Human Resources Web page at:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3648
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/29/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working with youth in residential or educational settings, particularly those with diverse needs
- Demonstrated ability to manage group dynamics and foster a safe, positive living environment
- Knowledge of behavior management strategies and conflict resolution techniques
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, https://www.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov/.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Cecilia Williams
(951) 248-7700 ext: 1116
cwilliams@csdr-cde.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Office of Equal Opportunity Director/Civ
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent and/or Limited Term vacancies that may occur. For information on how to obtain list eligibility, please visit the CalHR website at http://www.jobs.ca.gov/.
DEPARTMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES WITH LIST ELIGIBILITY; THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEARCH FOR VACANCIES THEY MAY BE ELGIBILE FOR AND APPLY.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in school counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in school counseling or a closely related counseling field
- State school counselor licensure or certification relevant to the position
- Experience delivering individual and group counseling within a school setting
- Knowledge of college and career readiness frameworks and post-secondary planning processes
- Proficiency with student information systems such as PowerSchool or Infinite Campus
- Familiarity with MTSS, PBIS, or similar tiered support intervention models
Tips for Your School Counselor Job Search
Highlight your licensure on your resume
State licensure requirements vary, so name your credential, the issuing state, and its expiration date in a dedicated certifications section. Hiring managers screen for this before reading anything else, and an unlisted license slows your application down.
Tailor your resume to school level
Elementary, middle, and high school counseling demand different emphases. Lead with caseload size, grade levels served, and specific programming like crisis response or college application support so hiring teams immediately see relevant experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists school counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings using district keywords
Search for the specific frameworks districts advertise, like MTSS, PBIS, or Naviance, and mirror that language in your application. Districts often use applicant tracking systems that filter for those exact terms before a human reviews anything.
Prepare concrete examples for scenario questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a student in crisis, navigated a parent conflict, or built a data-driven intervention plan. Rehearse two or three specific situations with measurable outcomes so your answers are grounded rather than hypothetical.
Follow up after interviews with a focused note
Reference something specific from the conversation, such as the district's college-going culture goal or a new SEL curriculum they mentioned. A focused follow-up signals genuine interest in that school community, not just any open position.
School Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most school counselors?
The companies hiring the most school counselors right now include YMCA, Magellan Health, and Catapult Learning, with the largest share of openings in New York, Virginia, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. District-level hiring tends to surge in late spring and early summer as schools plan for the next academic year.
How many school counselor jobs are remote?
About 11% of school counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most on-site roles tied to traditional K-12 settings. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include college advising, virtual school counseling programs, and career development roles within online or hybrid charter networks.
How do you become a school counselor?
You become a school counselor by earning a master's degree in school counseling from an accredited program, completing a supervised internship in a school setting, and passing your state's required licensure exam. After licensure, most states require ongoing professional development to maintain your credential. Some states also require prior teaching experience, so check your specific state's requirements early in your graduate program.
Can you get hired as a school counselor without much experience?
Yes, you can get hired as a school counselor with limited professional experience if your graduate internship hours were completed in a comparable school setting. Highlighting a strong internship caseload, specific programming you led, and any volunteer or paraprofessional work with students strengthens your application. Entry-level postings at smaller or rural districts often have less competition and can be a practical starting point for building your record.
What does the school counselor interview process look like?
The school counselor interview process typically begins with a phone or video screening conducted by a district HR representative, followed by an in-person panel interview with a principal, department lead, or counseling director. Panels commonly include scenario-based questions about crisis response, student advocacy, and data use. Some districts also ask you to present a sample counseling program outline or walk through how you would handle a specific student case.
Where can I find and apply to school counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to school counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your credentials, school level, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing.
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