Middle School Counselor

Job Summary :

As a member of the district school counseling staff, a counselor contributes to student success in visible and meaningful ways. The counselor provides activities and services that develop the academic, career and personal / social competencies of students, consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and advances the mission of the school / district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide universal Tier I support services to middle school students, (e.g. grief counseling, friendship development, academic improvement, bullying / harassment, involvement in activities, etc.).
• Assist administration with master schedule development and participate in Skyward trainings.
• Coordinate and facilitate student course registration and enrollment.
• Provide counseling services individually and / or in groups for students.
• Provide counseling that will help students to overcome problems that impede learning and provide increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity.
• Confer with parents at school and / or home whenever necessary.
• Facilitate parent / teacher conferences.
• Become familiar with support systems in our community that provides support for families in crisis.
• Advise administrators and faculty on the matters of student progress and personal problems affecting achievement.
• Utilize appropriate school district services and coordinate with community agencies as needed.
• Take an active role in interpreting the school's guidance / counseling objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
• Be involved with student activities.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the administration.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, administrators, parents / legal guardians, support groups, and community members.

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Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking and 30% standing. This job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.

For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit : https : / / www.omaksd.org / departments / human-resource / benefits

The following policies have been adopted and are reflected in our employment practices :

The Omak School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district activities, programs, and employment opportunities.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination : Title IX / RCW28A.640 / RCW28A.642 Officer, as well as, Compliance Coordinator for State Laws RCW 28A.640 Sexual Equality and RCW 28A.642 Discrimination Prohibited Officer, Brittney Richter, brichter@omaksd.org, P.O. Box 833, Omak, WA 98841 (509) 826-7687, Section 504 / ADA Coordinator, Sarah Lewman, slewman@omaksd.org, P.O. Box 833, Omak, WA 98841, (509) 826-8342. This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office. Omak School District is a drug and tobacco free workplace.

For more inforation on Omak School District's Affirmative Action Plan, please visit the "District Information" section located under "our District" on the Omak School District website at www.omaksd.org. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide employment eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.