24-1110 Substitute Counselor

Marysville School District 25•Marysville, WA

7d•$202•Onsite

About The Position

This position will have knowledge in counseling, assessment, and instruction as well as skill in facilitating students to become active learners and will provide family, students, and staff services which help promote the education and emotional development of students. This position will have knowledge and skills specific to the developmental states and social and emotional needs of students and must believe in setting high expectations for themselves and students.

Requirements

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate with School Counselor endorsement
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Nice To Haves

Successful experience at appropriate grade level preferred
Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
Knowledge of counseling, instructional, and behavioral intervention methods
Knowledge of individual and group assessment techniques, data gathering, and statistical analysis
Knowledge of current technology and computerized data management systems
Knowledge of and ability to access community agencies
Knowledge of special childhood problems including abuse, depression, etc.
Knowledge of the unique physical, psychological, and social changes students experience and a desire to help students grow in these areas
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rues, and regulations governing the education of children with disabilities including IDEA ’97 and 504
Skills in communication and strength in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and community agencies

Responsibilities

Provide direct counseling services to students in classroom, small groups, and individually
Keep abreast of current trends in the profession and translate appropriate research to practical applications in the areas of counseling, curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Provides consultation that may include resources, training, support, and modeling of effective instructional strategies and methods to special and general education staff, parents, student, and others
Assist building principal and staff in programming and placement of students and monitoring effectiveness of special services interventions
Maintain involvement with students referred to special services for learning and/or behavioral difficulties including pre-referral interventions and Professional Evaluation Group (PEG) assessment
Facilitate involved community effectively with staff and parents to create a partnership of support for children
Work to facilitate cooperation between the classroom teachers and parents to increase learning and improve behavioral skills
Work effectively and cooperatively with parents, teachers, administrators and support staff and as a team member
Maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, or professional growth activities
Assist families in obtaining appropriate community services which fall outside of the school or educational setting
Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
Establish and maintain professional contacts with students
Comply with all district policies and procedures
Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
Perform related duties as assigned