Counselor - High School; Temporary

159 Contract Days

Temporary Contract in  School Year Only

1.00 FTE

Counselor - High School

Gresham High School

159 Contract Days

Temporary Contract in  School Year Only

1.00 FTE

Open Until Filled.

State of Oregon School Counselor license with PK-12 authorization, and current First Aid Card.

Salary and stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• Annual Salary Range $45,485 - $90,087 (Based on 192/193 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,000 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test of language.

Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

School Counselor

The job of school counselor is done for the purpose of coordinating a comprehensive counseling program for all students in the district based on the Oregon Framework for School Counseling Programs and its components (Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, System Support, and Student Advocacy), and to provide services to all students in the academic, career, community involvement, and personal/social domains in concert with school staff, parents, the community, and the students themselves.

• The school counselor implements the Guidance Curriculum Component through the use of instructional skills and the careful planning of structured group sessions for all students
  • The school counselor facilitates the instruction of guidance lessons
  • The school counselor encourages staff involvement to ensure the implementation of guidance curriculum, providing resources and in-service trainings as needed
• The school counselor implements the Individual Planning Component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents through the development of plans that lead to educational and career success
  • The school counselor, in collaboration with parents and staff, helps students plan toward success through goal-setting and organizational skills
  • The school counselor provides accurate and appropriate interpretation of assessment data and the presentation of relevant, unbiased information
• The school counselor implements the Responsive Services Component through the use of individual and small group counseling, consultation, and referral
  • The school counselor provides counseling for individuals and small groups of students with identified needs/concerns
  • The school counselor consults with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to meet student needs
  • The school counselor assists with referrals in collaboration with parents, administrators, teachers, and other school personnel
• The school counselor implements the System Support Component through counseling program management and support for other educational programs
  • The school counselor administers and evaluates a comprehensive and balanced counseling program in collaboration with school staff
  • The school counselor provides support for other school programs and carries out "fair share responsibilities" as appropriate
• The school counselor implements the student advocacy component to achieve student success
  • The school counselor