2026-2027 School Year - Counselor - George Hall Elementary

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2026-2027 School Year - Counselor - George Hall Elementary at San Mateo-Foster City School District<br><br>Application Deadline<br><br>Until Filled<br><br>Date Posted<br><br>6/5/2026<br><br>Contact<br><br>Sonya Chan<br><br>Number of Openings<br><br>1<br><br>Salary<br><br>Pay Range<br><br>$73,107 - $123,675 Annually<br><br>Add'l Salary Info<br><br>$1,500 stipend for MA & DR; paid sick days; Wonderful medical/dental (fully paid for employee)<br><br>Length of Work Year<br><br>186 days per year + 10 extra days (paid at special rate)<br><br>Employment Type<br><br>Full Time<br><br><strong>About The Employer<br><br></strong>Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6–8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K–5), three schools with all grades (K–8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond. EQUITY GOAL: Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion. WELLNESS GOAL: Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child. To view our Strategic plan, click here: SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>Job Summary<br><br>San Mateo-Foster City School District is accepting applications for a 2026-2027 Elementary School Counselor at George Hall Elementary. We accept up to 12 years experience! Work with a GREAT District!<br><br><strong>Requirements / Qualifications<br><br></strong>Must have a Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization in School Counseling. Please apply on line through Edjoin. Attach the following documents to complete the packet:<br><br><ul><li>Please include 3 letters of recommendation *Transcripts will be required upon hire</li><li>Letter of Introduction</li><li>Letter(s) of Recommendation</li><li>Resume<br><br></li></ul>Must Have a Pupil Personnel Services Credential With Authorization In School Counseling. Please Apply On Line Through Edjoin. Attach The Following Documents To Complete The Packet<br><br><ul><li>Please include 3 letters of recommendation *Transcripts will be required upon hire</li><li>Letter of Introduction</li><li>Letter(s) of Recommendation</li><li>Resume<br><br></li></ul>CalSTRS Links<br><br><em>Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.<br><br></em><ul><li>CalSTRS Info for New Educators</li></ul>

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