School Counselor - Heritage Elementary

This job is also posted in Woodburn School District

Starting Date: To Be Determined

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist all assigned students to be able to receive an appropriate education so they may develop into educated, responsible and caring citizens. In addition to primary responsibility for implementation of the school’s guidance and counseling program, the counselor is often called upon to assist the school administration by coordinating various school programs and supervising students and school events.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Bilingual Spanishor Russian Preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Background and Criminal History Clearance
• Valid Oregon School Counselor License with applicable endorsements and authorization level(s).
• Demonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English, and if applicable, in Spanish or Russian.
• Skill in leadership and facilitation, including problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills for effectively managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of the principles of first and second language acquisition, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Knowledge of human growth and development at assigned student level(s).
• Knowledge of effective student behavior management methods.
• Knowledge of the principles of effective student guidance and counseling.
• Knowledge of effective student intervention systems.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates effectively in English in both oral and written form.
• Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
• Implements a guidance and counseling program in the school in accordance with state and District established guidelines.
• Provides individual, small group, and/or classroom instruction in guidance curriculum and topics that promote positive choices for behavior, social and emotional growth, and academic achievement.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions providing personal, social, and academic guidance.
• Initiates and participates as needed in student/parent/teacher/administrator conferences and coordinates student and family needs with available community resources.
• Provides information and coordinates learning opportunities for parents/guardians relative to issues of raising children and early adolescents.
• Consults regularly with teachers and administrators concerning relevant personal and academic issues of individual students that may affect classroom learning or behavior.
• Refers students for additional assessment or assistance as needed.
• Assists administration and teachers with master teaching schedule and/or placement of students in classes.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior and maintains order in a consistent and fair manner.
• Notifies and involves parents/guardians regarding a student’s behavior in accordance with school and District requirements.
• Encourages parents/guardians to volunteer and provides them with meaningful opportunities to assist and participate in the educational process.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned students.
• Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic…