K-12 School Counselor

Position Title : School Counselor K-12

Location : Nestucca Valley School District

Reports To : Building Administrator

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

FTE 1.0

Salary : Licensed Salary Schedule

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The School Counselor implements a comprehensive school counseling program to ensure equitable access to a rigorous education for all students.

As a professional educator with a mental health perspective, the counselor understands and responds to the needs of a diverse student population.

The school counselor identifies the knowledge and skills all students will acquire as a result of the K-12 school counseling program, based on data-driven decision making.

The school counselor provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students' social emotional development, academic achievement and career preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required :

• TSPC Counselor license or ability to acquire TSPC licensure in Counseling.
• Three years' experience, preferred, working in a counseling program or educational setting requiring similar skills and / or providing services to students in a school or community setting, OR three years' experience working in an agency setting providing counseling or related services to youth.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise students
• Ability to make decisions independently and to use initiative and judgment in accomplishing tasks following overall policies and objectives
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets and word processing software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045).

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Essential duties of this position include the following

• Provide guidance to students in grades K-12
• Coordinate student forecasting and master-schedule.
• Counsel groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
• 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.
• Counsel students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Counsel small groups and individual students experiencing emotional & behavioral challenges in school; make appropriate referrals to community resources as needed in severe cases.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of the students.
• Evaluate and revise the district counseling program.
• Conduct counseling activities in the classroom in conjunction with administration and teachers.
• Consult with teachers to provide counseling learning activities into the regular education curricula.
• Responds to crisis situations when appropriate.
• Coordinate the CIS program.
• Provides individual, small group and / or classroom instruction / counseling / guidance which promotes safe, healthy and positive choices.
• Assists teachers and administration in establishing school programs and activities, which promote safe, healthy and positive choices for behavior including service learning and leadership opportunities.
• 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
• Presents information on various topics (e.g. behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of providing required information and / or advice.
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and / or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual schools' plans for positive behavior support, and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
• Provide appropriate instruction of learning opportunities for students, evening parent meetings and other parent information meetings as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Salary and work year to be according to the current negotiated contract.

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board policy.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS :

• Establish and maintain a positive and respectful working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents / guardians and community members.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels (listening to others without interrupting, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others' ideas and focusing on solving conflicts).
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about participants, families and staff.
• Maintain dependable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Follow all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements and reasonable requests by proper authority
• Attend in-services and training as required.
• Follow District protocol for reporting absences.
• Annually pass the district's required online training by the district's assigned due date
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent or prolonged standing, walking and sitting.
• Crouching to work with younger students.
• Possible moderate to high noise level.
• Frequent and prolonged talking / listening in conversations / meetings.
• Requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception.
• Requires handling and working with a variety of materials and objects.
• Work may occasionally involve lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work may require physically restraining a student from harming self or others.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student injury or illness.
• Possible exposure to bodily harm due to student behaviors.

Note : This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.

The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time, as it deems advisable.

Nestucca Valley School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of NVSD that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Officer at 503-392-3194 x403 for additional information or assistance.

Speech / Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.