Elementary School Counselor; Temporary

Job Description

Job Title: School Counselor (Elementary School Counselor (Temporary))

Location: Harvey Clarke Elementary School, Forest Grove, Oregon

Position Type: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Salary: $57,386 to $112,818 per year

The School Counselor provides and promotes a comprehensive, developmental program of guidance and counseling, as outlined by the Oregon Framework, to assist all students in the areas of academic achievement, career decision‑making, personal/social growth and community involvement. The School Counselor reports to the School Principal or designee and does not supervise any employees.

Suggested Time Allocation: Elementary: 35%–45%;
Middle School: 25%–35%;
High School: 15%–25%

• Classroom Guidance (Systematic)
• Small Group Activities/Instruction
• Parent Education and Support
• Community Events
• School Presentations and programs

Suggested Time Allocation: Elementary: 5%–10%;
Middle School: 15%–25%;
High School: 25%–35%

• Goal‑oriented counseling/planning
• Transition Planning
• College and Career Planning
• Parent/Teacher Conferences

Suggested Time Allocation: Elementary: 30%–40%;
Middle School: 30%–40%;
High School: 25%–35%

• Consultation
• Individual Counseling
• Crisis Counseling
• Social Service Integration/Referral

Suggested Time Allocation: Elementary: 10%–15%;
Middle School: 10%–15%;
High School: 10%–15%

• School Climate and Enrichment Activities
• Staff Development and Staff & Community Relations/Outreach
• Advisory Councils
• Community Outreach
• Program Management, Research, and Development using research
• Professional Association and Development

Student advocacy is an integral part of the content framework and does not have a recommended counselor time distribution.

• Communicate/consult with students, staff and parents about student’s school‑related needs

• Maintain consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
• Participate in various meetings to receive or share information and expertise with students, colleagues and parents/guardians.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling.
• Thorough knowledge of the Oregon Framework for Guidance and Counseling and the ASCA National Model.

• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to large and small groups.
• Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Proficient in the use of a computer and other Internet‑based applications, including, but not limited to, e‑mail and systems applications.

• Knowledge of age‑appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code.

• Ability to develop, organize and manage a school‑wide counseling and guidance program.
• Demonstrates command of oral and written English language.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.

• Holds an appropriate license from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon and the required endorsement.

• Stand/Walk 6–8 hrs;
  Sit 5–8 hrs;
  Drive 0–3 hrs
• Employee may use hands for repetitive:
  Single Grasping, Pushing and Pulling, Fine Manipulation.
• Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:
  No.
• Employee may need to:
  Bend Frequently;
  Squat Frequently;
  Climb Stairs Occasionally;
  Lift Occasionally.
• Lifting:
  Medium Work – lifting 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.