CRT-School Counselor; NC @ FMS

Position: 183-CRT-06-26 School Counselor (NC) @ FMS
POSITION #183-CRT-06-26:

Middle School Counselor

Foothills Middle School

1.0 FTE, Non-Continuing Contract (leave replacement)

School Year ONLY

DESCRIPTION: Provide counseling services to grades 6-8. Have a flexible schedule in order to meet with parents/families as needed. Understanding the developmental stages of children at the level they are assigned to be counseled, grades 6-8. Ability to diffuse anger and mediate conflict in a constructive manner, and to deal with angry parents with a degree of understanding. Knowledge of academic tests and measurement tools used to assess ability, placement, and program plans for the student.

Willingness to be very accessible to students, parents and staff. Ability to conduct social skills training for better relationships, coping with stress, and refusal skills. Ability to work with and identify "at-risk" students and be effective in working with students of varying socio-economic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Ability to connect students and families with outside agencies. Work collaboratively on multiple teams.

Run effective small groups, classroom lessons, and some one on one support services. Lead collaborative teams to support students in their academic, behavior and social emotional needs. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington state Education Staff Associate certificate with counseling endorsement.

Experience with classroom, group and individual counseling preferred. Experience working with middle school aged students. Experienced in the development and implementation of the Master Schedule. Ability to work as a team player. Strong communication skills.

Experience with PBIS implementation, behavioral interventions, and social emotional support. Commitment to WSD comprehensive guidance and counseling plan. Knowledge of Special Education law, regulations, and integration needs with the school's academic program. Must pursue outlets for his/her own mental health and well-being. Ability to manage standardized testing and be familiar with school counseling. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://-benefits

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

https://-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://-benefits

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

https://-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator:
Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)., 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801,  You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district's nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here:
Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

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El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o…