Elementary Counselor - Adams Elementary

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide primary guidance, prevention, counseling and coordinated services to students in cooperation with parents, school staff and members of community services.

FTE: 1.

FLSA Status: Licensed
- Professional

Contract Status: Temporary

Start Date: As soon as possible

Calendar: 191 Work Days

Salary: $56,258.

- $105,238. with benefits, prorated according to FTE, Salary based on full-time status

Retirement Contribution: Corvallis School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee's salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP). Eligibility is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

Notes

• Open until filled with earliest review August 31st, 2026.
• Must be TSPC certified with a School Counselor/Social Worker endorsement

Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR  to ). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

• Create and model a respectful learning environment.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Uses current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues to develop and conduct classroom guidance activities that address issues such as personal safety, emotional awareness, social balance, drug and alcohol prevention and concerns, and developmental skills for effective living.
• Assist staff with implementing classroom guidance activities.
• Monitor all students to assure that appropriate referrals and/or plans are made to improve educational progress and social/emotional balance.
• Participate in development and implementation of individual student plans (e.g., IEP, 504).
• Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social, emotional and academic needs of students.
• Consult with teachers, students and parents in identifying and solving problems that interfere with school progress.
• Work with individuals and groups of students to improve skills in decision-making and interpersonal relations.
• Assist in transition between elementary and middle school or middle school and high school.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
• Serve as liaison between school and community resources that benefit students, parents and school community.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual schools' plans for positive behavior support, and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
• Reflect upon own performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback.
• Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings.
• Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
• Support students and staff in the district's career related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement. Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene…