2026 - 2027 Designated Instructional Services Counselor

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Los Angeles, California$70,304 - $80,757Full TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Your Market Position

vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · CA adjusted

Competitive
Salary Percentile69th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

22% above median for Counselor in CA

Accepting this costs you $14k over 3 years

This employer has 4 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Camino Nuevo Charter Academy as a DIS Counselor – School-Based, Bilingual in Los Angeles, California, United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Home Support Office - Los Angeles, CA 90026Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $70,304.00 - $80,757.

Key Responsibilities

  • counseling for students TK

Requirements

  • 5) years counseling experience in urban education required Familiar with special education and Section 504 laws, policies, and procedures Experience with TK

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $70,304 - $80,757
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Key Skills

School CounselingSpecial EducationCrisis InterventionIEP DocumentationRisk AssessmentSocial-Emotional LearningRestorative PracticesData TrackingBilingual SpanishCase ManagementCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementCritical ThinkingConflict ResolutionStudent Advocacy
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 2026 - 2027 Designated Instructional Services Counselor at CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all School Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

School Psychology — Physician Career Context

This School Psychology position at CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY lists compensation for this physician position at $70k to $81k annually.

This is approximately 6% below the national median for School Psychology professionals, which is around $80k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($70k–$81k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: School Counseling, Special Education, Crisis Intervention, IEP Documentation, Risk Assessment, Social-Emotional Learning, Restorative Practices, Data Tracking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The DIS Counselor provides counseling services for TK-12 students with IEPs and supports the implementation of a socially just, research-based instructional approach. They are responsible for preparing IEP documents, conducting crisis interventions, and collaborating with staff and families to meet ...

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About CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY

Education Administration Programs
Los Angeles, CA
2-5
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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