Middle School Counselor/Student Support

Redmond Proficiency Academy • Redmond, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Redmond Proficiency Academy (RPA) is seeking a student-centered, collaborative, and dynamic Temporary Middle School Counselor to serve our grades 6-8 community in Redmond, Oregon. The position will be available mid-August through early December. RPA operates on an innovative, proficiency-based educational model where student choice, flexibility, and individualized growth are core values. The temporary school counselor will stand in to provide continuity of care, delivering short-term academic, social-emotional, and crisis intervention support. The ideal candidate thrives in an "all hands on deck" charter school environment where building strong, authentic relationships with students, staff, and families is highly valued.

Requirements

• Social-Emotional & Crisis Counseling
• Individual & Group Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Community Referrals
• Academic Guidance & Transition Support
• Proficiency-Based Guidance
• High School Readiness
• Student Onboarding
• Collaboration & Systems Support
• Staff Consultation
• Family Engagement
• Data & Compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, short-term individual counseling and responsive small-group interventions focusing on self-esteem, peer relationships, emotional regulation, and anxiety management.
• Deliver immediate support and de-escalation for students experiencing mental health crises, behavioral challenges, or difficult family dynamics.
• Identify high-risk students and coordinate seamlessly with outside local mental health providers and social services to secure long-term care.
• Assist middle school students with navigating their personal learning paths, managing academic workloads, and developing strong organizational habits aligned with RPA’s unique grading model.
• Introduce 8th-grade students to high school graduation pathways, encouraging proactive academic choices.
• Work alongside school registrars and leadership to help new students smoothly transition into the RPA middle school community.
• Partner with teachers, learning specialists, and administrators to design classroom behavior plans and accommodate diverse learning needs.
• Maintain open communication with parents and guardians, offering strategies to support student well-being at home.
• Maintain confidential, accurate student counseling notes and documentation in absolute alignment with FERPA guidelines and Oregon school counseling frameworks.

What This Job Offers

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