Tumwater- High School Counselor (Black Hills High School) 23-24

TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33

621 Linwood Avenue Tumwater, Washington  98512

360-709-7020

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

BLACK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

TEMPORARY POSITION
2023-24 School Year

FTE: 1.0
RATE OF PAY: $26.67 - $44.13

Benefit Information

FOR BEST CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY BY 4PM MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate. Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.

ATTACHMENTS: Current resume, Cover Letter, 3 Letters of Recommendation and a Valid ESA Certificate.

• Knowledge of both personal and career counseling
• Ability to be flexible; ability to organize time, materials, ability to project enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and community
• Ability to initiate programs which aid student development
• Experience or ability to work with students with autism or on the PDD spectrum
• Demonstrated ability to relate in a positive way with the students, staff, parents, and the community, e., skill in human relations which demonstrate sensitivity to needs and concerns of others
• Knowledge of research-based strategies and intervention
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, administration & support personnel in a team approach to solving individual learning problems
• Ability to use varied educational/development assessments instruments
• Knowledge of and/or experience related to state mandated standards and assessments
• Ability to identify through formal and informal testing the strengths and areas of growth in the self-help and prevocational areas of students
• Ability to provide training in self-help and prevocational skills in cooperation with the multi-disciplinary team as determined by individual assessment
• Ability to carry out and modify behavior modification programs in cooperation with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to provide to parents/families specific techniques or programs to intervene, maintain and/or change identified strengths/areas of growth
• Attend initial training and maintain certification in district accepted de-escalation and aversive physical interventions
• Willingness to benefit from district supervision, evaluation programs and professional development
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards throughout all duties
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide individual and group guidance and counseling in social/personal, academic and career areas
• Plan, coordinate and implement the building guidance program and work cooperatively with other staff to create a healthy learning environment
• Provide assistance to staff and students within the classroom and through school guidance activities
• Work together with and consult with teachers and administrators concerning the educational development of students
• Assist in communicating to parents the total school program
• Consult with parents in the areas of educational and personal development of their children
• Help implement referral procedures appropriate to situations
• Help with the orientation of students involved in grade level movement, transfer, entry and withdrawal
• Initiate and maintain adequate student and office records in meeting the responsibilities of the position

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Tumwater 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(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Shawn Batstone, 360-709-7030, shawn.batstone@tumwater.k12.wa.us , Title IX Coordinator: Wendy Bromley, 360-709-7020, wendy.bromley@tumwater.k12.wa.us and Section 504 Coordinator: Chris Burgmeier, 360-709-7040, Chris.Burgmeier@tumwater.k12.wa.us Address: 621 Linwood Avenue SW, Tumwater, WA 98512