Counselor - Elementary School

Olympia School District • Olympia, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The job of “Counselor – Elementary School “is done for the purpose of providing information on subtends function and recommendations regarding their successful transition to middle school; developing plans and /and or providing information regarding students’ goals and securing appropriate placement of students. This 0.9 FTE position works Monday – Friday. This is a split counseling position between Boston Harbor Elementary and Madison Elementary. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively with staff members, maintain regular and clear communication with parents, and deliver social skills instruction to individual students and small groups. The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Requirements

• Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.
• Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies, problem solving methodology.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, maintain and verify completeness of records, meet schedules and deadlines, communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, appropriate Credential.
• Valid Washington State Certification

Nice To Haves

• Collaborate effectively with staff members
• Maintain regular and clear communication with parents
• Deliver social skills instruction to individual students and small groups
• Candidates who can contribute to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with teachers, resource specialists and community (e.g. courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing requested information, gaining needed information and/or making recommendations.
• Counsel students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s goals.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers, outside professional, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and /or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics (e.g. behavior management, Second Steps, etc.) for the purpose of providing required information and/or advice.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the PBIS related activities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Enrollment in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees)
• Enrollment in the DRS Deferred Compensation Program
• Vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed