School Counselor - Heritage Elementary

Woodburn SD 103 • Woodburn, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor assists assigned students in receiving an appropriate education so they can develop into educated, responsible, and caring citizens. The position is primarily responsible for implementing the school’s guidance and counseling program and may also support school administration by coordinating school programs and supervising students and school events.

The counselor provides individual, small-group, and classroom guidance; conducts personal, social, and academic counseling; and works with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community resources to address student needs. The role also supports student behavior, parent engagement, learning environments, school programs, and accurate and confidential recordkeeping. The position is based primarily indoors in school buildings and offices, though some outdoor supervision may be required. Travel between sites may be required, with approved mileage reimbursed. The current work year is approximately 201 days and may include extended contract hours or days.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Background and criminal history clearance.
• Valid Oregon School Counselor License with applicable endorsements and authorization levels.
• High-level communication skills and District-standard oral and written English proficiency; Spanish or Russian proficiency if applicable to the assignment.
• Leadership and facilitation skills, including problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of first- and second-language acquisition principles and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Knowledge of human growth and development at the assigned student levels.
• Knowledge of effective student behavior management methods.
• Knowledge of effective student guidance and counseling principles.
• Knowledge of effective student intervention systems.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Compliance with Teacher Standards and Practices Commission standards for competent and ethical educators.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish or Russian.

Responsibilities

• Implement the school guidance and counseling program in accordance with state and District guidelines.
• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom instruction on guidance topics that promote positive behavioral choices, social and emotional growth, and academic achievement.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions providing personal, social, and academic guidance.
• Initiate and participate in student, parent, teacher, and administrator conferences as needed, and coordinate student and family needs with available community resources.
• Provide information and coordinate learning opportunities for parents and guardians about raising children and early adolescents.
• Consult regularly with teachers and administrators about personal and academic issues that may affect individual students’ classroom learning or behavior.
• Refer students for additional assessment or assistance as needed.
• Assist administrators and teachers with master teaching schedules and/or student class placement.
• Establish appropriate student behavior standards and maintain order consistently and fairly.
• Notify and involve parents and guardians regarding student behavior in accordance with school and District requirements.
• Encourage parent and guardian volunteering and provide meaningful opportunities to participate in the educational process.
• Follow safety rules and take reasonable precautions to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Support District core values, mission, strategic plan, and the Schoolwide Improvement Plan.
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful relationships and a positive learning environment with students, staff, administrators, parents, guardians, and community members.
• Assist parents and community members as needed, and demonstrate sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual environments.
• Complete required professional development and actively pursue development that improves professional competence.
• Participate in meetings to receive or share information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents or guardians.
• Maintain high performance expectations for self and students and regularly assess performance for improvement.
• Demonstrate computer literacy and operate software related to job responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy.
• Protect confidential information and use or share student, family, colleague, or community-member information only as appropriate to assigned responsibilities and in the individuals’ best interests.
• Follow applicable laws, District policies, rules, regulations, communications, and reasonable requests from proper authority.
• Adhere to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission standards for competent and ethical educators.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for work activities, deadlines, meetings, and schedules.
• Maintain neat, clean, and professionally appropriate dress and grooming.
• Travel between work sites when required; the employee is responsible for travel and will be reimbursed for approved mileage.
• Obtain a First Aid and/or CPR card and serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider if required.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits based on the current District Salary Schedule and negotiated agreement.
• Reimbursement for approved mileage when travel between sites is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level