Counselor - Middle School (Temporary 2023-2024)

Work Year: Regular Academic Year
Supervisor: Building Administrator
Classification: Licensed
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Kraxberger Middle School has an opening for a temporary full time counselor beginning in the 2023-24 school year.
Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact human Resources to discuss your application.
Job Goal:
To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, physical, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. To assist teachers in carrying out their required responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds a valid Oregon Counselor license/certificate.
• Possesses skills to communicate effectively with the school community.
• Possesses functional computer literacy. Knowledge of Synergy computer system and master scheduling preferred.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance as defined in District policy and regulations.

1. Provides individual, small group and/or classroom instruction which promotes safe, healthy, and positive choices for behavior.
2. Plan, design and deliver a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that meets the unique needs of students and the community.
3. Assists teachers and administration in establishing school programs and prevention activities which promote safe, healthy and positive choices for behavior including service learning and leadership opportunities.
4. Communicates frequently with instructional assistants, teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians.
5. Works cooperatively with classroom teachers and support staff to best meet the needs of all students.
6. Provides information and/or learning opportunities for parents/guardians which address issues pertinent to raising Middle School age children.
7. Works cooperatively with administrator to determine the allocation of one's time and prioritization of duties.
8. Assists in the development of the master schedule
9. Maintains professional confidentiality concerning individual students.
10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
11. Maintains a high level of professional integrity by adhering to the Teacher Standards and Practices requirements for an Ethical Educator as well as Board Policy and State Law.
12. Participates in various meeting (e.g. staff, team, SIT, TAT, IEP, parent conferences, in-service training, curriculum) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information sharing expertise.