Hood Canal - School Counselor (Elementary Or Middle School)

Certificated - Elementary - Other
Grades K-8
Job Number 4600282869
Start Date
Open Date 06/06/2023
Closing Date
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

• Formal letter of application
• Current resume
• At least three current letters of recommendation
• Copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment)
• Copy of valid certificate

DESCRIPTIONS:
The School Counselor will provide a comprehensive counseling program for K-8 students; consult with teachers, families, and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and provide support to other educational programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate with an endorsement in School Counseling
• Washington State Patrol and Criminal Justice fingerprint/background clearance
• Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement, evaluate, and maintain a comprehensive counseling program
• Implement, evaluate, and maintain a K-8 guidance curriculum through the delivery of classroom units and infusion in content areas
• Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social, emotional, and academic growth
• Participate in, coordinate, and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program
• Develop legally compliant and appropriate 504's to meet the evaluated needs of assigned students
• Attend IEP meetings if needed
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences when requested
• Implement and manage the district's truancy board
• Implement and maintain the Career Guidance Washington for Career and College Readiness program
• Implement and maintain the College Bound Scholarship program
• Implement and maintain CPS trainings and referrals
• Serve as the coordinator for McKinney-Vento, Foster Care, Attendance Team, and CARE Team
• Facilitate and participate in the intervention team process
• Develop and maintain interpersonal relations with students, staff, and community
• Refer children and their parents to special programs, specialists, and outside agencies
• Provide school orientation to new students
• Plan for and assists students in grade level transition and special programs transition
• Provide consultation services for staff and parents with regards to students' school adjustment and performance
• Work together and consult with teachers and administrators concerning the educational development of students
• Assist with minor discipline referrals when deemed necessary and appropriate
• Class and community presentations in areas as study skills, goal setting, career awareness and the world of work, substance abuse education, parenting, school-to-work, and multicultural/diversity awareness
• Facilitate parenting classes in order to enhance understanding about adult-child relationships and responsibilities
• Initiate and maintain adequate records in meeting the responsibilities of the position
• Willingness to benefit from evaluation programs and professional development
• Assume responsibility for and maintain a clean, functional, and safe school facility
• Follow board and district policies and stay current with updates and changes
• Protect the interest of the district with respect to all assets and liabilities
• Know and observe safety procedures, maintain safe working conditions, and comply with safety rules and regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Other Job Type (if applicable) School Counselor
Salary Rate Range $55,115 - $104,097
Additional Job Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Hood Canal 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 or 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 has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Jeanie Beebe, Director of Finance and Operations at 360-877-5463 x 204; 111 North State Route 106, Shelton, WA 98584. Complaint procedures can be found on website under Board Policy #3210 (students) and #5010 (employees).
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