Temporary School Counselor- Echo Shaw Elementary​/Tom McCall Upper Elementary

Temporary School Counselor
- Echo Shaw Elementary/Tom McCall Upper Elementary

FOREST GROVE SD 15 Tom McCall Upper Elementary School - Forest Grove, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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• Job : 5911571
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Position Type: Temporary
• Salary: $57,386 to $112,818 Per Year

• This posting will remain open until filled
• Location:
  
  0.5 Tom McCall Upper Elementary/ 0.5 Echo Shaw Elementary
• This position is temporary from October 19, 2026 - January 29, 2027
• FTE: 1.0
• Salary will be prorated based on number of days worked in contract year
• Start Date:
  
  August
  25, 2025
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job Title:
Temporary School Counselor

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.

The school counselor advocates and supports the academic and personal development of all students through the following components:

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 and Community Relations/Outreach
• Advisory Councils
• Community Outreach
• Program Management, Research, and Development using research
• Professional Association and Development

Suggested Time Allocation: Student advocacy is an integral part of the content framework and cannot be separated out as a delivery method. Therefore, it 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 for the purpose of receiving information or sharing 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.

• Masters 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, email 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…