Job Posting: CSB Evening (PM) Counselor (Full-Time)

Department of Education - School for the Blind

JC-521659
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CSB Evening (PM) Counselor (Full-Time)
COUNSELOR, SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

$3,409.17 - $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: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

This position has been extended to a Final Filing Date until filled, with a closing date of 12/13/2026. If you have already submitted an application, you are still being considered and there is no need to apply again. 

Under the general supervision of the Evening Supervising Counselor at the California School for the Blind, the Evening Counselor is responsible for providing support and responsibilities to students that live in the dorm, which include but not limited to: Student daily living skills, activities, parent communication and safety drills. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to walking up to two miles per day, bending, stooping, squatting, standing for up to one hour, lift up to 50 pounds, drag up to 50 pounds, raising arms over head, support weight, climbing, grasping, typing and report writing, balancing, kneeling and sitting for up to four hours continuously.

(In addition to the below duties, Evening Counselors are responsible for the accountability, safety and security of students assigned them 100% of the time.)

** This position has a Pay Differential 85 - Evening-Shift Differential Pay (Prorated). The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below. **

** This position has a Pay Differential 257 - Recruitment and Retention Pay of 10% of the base salary. The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below. **

** Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. The pay reduction is not included in the salary listed below. **

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-521659
Position #(s):
184-530-9713-005
Working Title:
CSB Evening (PM) Counselor (Full-Time)
Classification:
COUNSELOR, SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
$3,409.17 - $6,168.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
02:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Work Week:
Sunday - Thursday

Department Information

The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment. The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced-based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life. The California School for the Blind is under the State Special Schools and Services Division.

This position is located in Fremont, California.
For more information, visit our website at www.csb-cde.ca.gov.

Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov

Special Requirements

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:

1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678.
Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678).

2. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please make sure that the SOQ question has been answered.

Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:

- With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.

Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.

3. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position:
Exam Bulletin - Counselor, CSB
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3644

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education - School for the Blind
Chemene Hooker-Henry
Attn: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education - School for the Blind
Chemene Hooker-Henry
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:

    - With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.

    Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability;
• Possess basic reading, writing and mathematics skills;
• Proficient typing skills and computer skills;
• Attentive to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to multi-task and determine priorities independently;
• Patience;
• Possess good communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member;
• Self-motivated; flexible; and able to work independently and with a team;
• Initiative, professionalism and good judgment.

Applicant should have the ability to work independently and with a team in a well-organized manner and adhere to all applicable State laws and regulations.


Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. 

CSB is two blocks away form the Fremont Bart Station and there is free parking available on CSB's campus.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Danny Phan
(510) 936-5584
careers@csb-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
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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