Elementary School Counselor - Temporary

• This posting will remain open until filled
• This position is temporary through at least March 21, 2025. Actual duration is unknown at this time.
• Location: Tom McCall Upper Elementary School (5th/6th grades)
• FTE: 1.0
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job Classification: Licensed

Job Title: School Counselor

Reports to: Elementary School Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides and promotes a comprehensive, developmental program of guidance and counseling, as outlined by the Oregon Framework, to assist all students in the areas of academic achievement, career decision-making, personal/social growth and community involvement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The school counselor advocates and supports the academic and personal development of all students through the following components:

Guidance Curriculum

Suggested Time Allocation: Elementary: 35%-45%; Middle School: 25%-35%; High School: 15%-25%

• Classroom Guidance (Systematic)
• Small Group Activities/Instruction
• Parent Education and Support
• Community Events
• School Presentations and programs

Individual Student Planning

Suggested Time Allocation: Elementary: 5%-10%; Middle School: 15%-25%; High School: 25%-35%

• Goal-oriented counseling/planning
• Transition Planning
• College and Career Planning
• Parent/Teacher Conferences

Responsive Services

Suggested Time Allocation: Elementary: 30%-40%; Middle School: 30%-40%; High School: 25%-35%

• Consultation
• Individual Counseling
• Crisis Counseling
• Social Service Integration/Referral

System Support and Integration

Suggested Time Allocation: Elementary: 10%-15%; Middle School: 10%-15%; High School: 10%-15%

• School Climate and Enrichment Activities
• Staff Development and Staff and Community Relations/Outreach
• Advisory Councils
• Community Outreach
• Program Management, Research, and Development using research
• Professional Association and Development

Student Advocacy

Suggested Time Allocation: Student advocacy is an integral part of the content framework and cannot be separated out as a delivery method. Therefore, it does not have a recommended counselor time distribution

• Communicate/consult with students, staff and parents about student’s school related needs

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the Oregon Framework for Guidance and Counseling and the ASCA National Model.
• Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to large and small groups
• Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to develop, organize and manage a school–wide counseling and guidance program
• Excellent classroom and group management skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Oregon School Counselor License (TSPC)
• Masters in School Counseling

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The position generally works in a school environment with occasional travel to District Office and evening meetings.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District, 503-359-2414.