High School-School Counselor

Quincy School District • Quincy, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The job of School Counselor is to provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program to students. Specifically, the school counselor provides individual services to their student caseload, consults with teachers, parents and other educational staff, supports various educational programs and teaches the guidance curriculum to support student’s educational, career, personal and social development.

Requirements

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State ESA Certificate with School Counselor Endorsement.
• Ability to 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.
• Experience counseling students K-12.
• Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school (SBAC, SPED Referral, 504 Coordinator)
• Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work with computers to develop students' technical literacy and to assist students in learning other subjects.
• Ability to work individually and in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service.
• A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and punctuality and attendance expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior job related experience preferred
• Experience in using positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advises students, parents and guardians for the purpose of providing information on students’ progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition.
• Ensures equitable access and opportunity rigorous education for all students.
• Teach social emotional skills lessons in classrooms, including personal safety, conflict resolution skill etc.
• Support schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports system (PBIS) with student interventions.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques as needed with students.
• Coordinates with teachers, resource specialists and/or community (e.g. courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing requested information, gaining needed information and/or making recommendations.
• Maintains high visibility and accessibility for students in cafeteria and in hallways during transitions.
• Lead, schedule and keep records for building Care Team (Response to Intervention/Multi- Tiered System of Supports team).
• Identifies the knowledge and skill all students will acquire as a result of the K-12 comprehensive school counseling program.
• Uses data to measure the results of the school-wide program as well to promote systemic change.
• Collaborates with K-12 QSD counselors to make recommendations about student supports.
• Consults with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of adolescents.
• Counsels with students individually and in groups to heighten learning potential and to help students grow emotionally, academically and socially.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers, outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Serves as the building Section 504 Officer which includes: leading, scheduling and keeping records for Section 504 meetings.
• Provide crisis response support and community resource information to individual students and families to assist in the amelioration of personal, social or emotional problems related to their educational, social or emotional progress.
• Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement.
• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to keep confidentiality and show initiative when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.
• Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED