Temporary Secondary School Counselor - Jdep

This is a Temporary Position for the 2023-24 School Year. This position is open until filled.
Salary based on 22-23 licensed schedule
Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful
Job Title: High School Counselor
Classification: Certified
Supervisor: Building Principal
FLSA: Exempt
Days: 193
GENERAL STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The High School Counselor is responsible for educational, vocational, and personal counseling for students as assigned by the building principal. This role may require meetings with parents, students, and/or staff outside the typical workday and may require work before and/or after the contract year. Requires other work beyond the work day as assigned by the building principal.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The High School Counselor is responsible to their building principal and works directly with the Division Leader and Assistant Principals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The counselor has supervisory duties as assigned by the building principal.
• Helps students with personal decision-making competencies, self-acceptance, and behavioral and academic success.
• Interprets school improvement and individual data to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other authorized persons.
• Assists in identifying students with special abilities or needs.
• Assists current and former students and parents with educational/occupational planning.
• Is responsible for the maintenance of student records.
• Assists in counseling students in the scheduling process.
• Assists students and parents with referrals to other specialists and outside agencies.
• Assists student transfers from school to school and from school to employment.
• Assists with the assessment of the guidance program.
• Prepares student group guidance programs as requested.
• Communicates effectively and cooperatively with co-workers, fellow employees, and the public.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Performs other assignments as directed by the principal.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:

• Elementary, secondary, and post-secondary instructional programs.
• Guidance and counseling techniques and methods.
• School rules and regulations.
• State laws and safety procedures which apply to students.
• School and district procedures for dealing with students, staff, and others.
• School district procedures for resolving conflicts and supervising students.
• Human growth and behavior.
• Testing, evaluation, and school reform.
• Social agencies dealing with children.
• Community resources.
• School rules and regulations.
• State laws and safety procedures which apply to students.
• School district procedures for resolving conflicts and supervising students.
• Compliance with the Eight Keys to Employability.
• Compliance in all respects with professional standards established by the Oregon Department of Education, Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, and the District.

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with data.
• Ability to organize and budget time.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, fellow employees, and the public.
• Ability to perform physical labor when required.
• Ability to work harmoniously with parents, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to evaluate techniques.
• Ability to provide leadership.
• Ability to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to be effective in individual and group settings.
• Ability to use a variety of effective, imaginative, and appropriate techniques.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, fellow employees, and the public.

Attitudes:

• Ability to advocate for students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Ability to show a positive attitude toward all aspects of work.
• Ability to accept responsibility.
• Ability to accept the principles of honesty, integrity, and accuracy in district operations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, students, and staff.
• Ability to accept direction and supervision.
• Ability to adjust to new conditions and situations.
• Demonstrated ability to use effective problem-solving techniques to support school reform and in all other areas of assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to ask for and accept suggestions from staff.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in a continuous in-service training program.

Education and Experience:

• Successful secondary teaching experience is desirable.
• Counseling experience desirable.
• Experience in working with and meeting the needs of at-risk students.
• Must hold an Oregon Personnel Services Certificate with a Counseling Endorsement or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described below represent those an employee must meet to perform this position's essential job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.