What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Counselor position at SOUTH UMPQUA SD 19?
South Umpqua School District has an opening for a High School Counselor at South Umpqua High School for the 2025/2026 school year.
Douglas County is located in Southern Oregon along the I-5 corridor. Our School District consists of 5 schools serving students from the communities of Canyonville, Myrtle Creek, and Tri-City.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Valid Oregon school counseling license
- Knowledge of Oregon diploma requirements, college entrance requirements, and scholarship
- Knowledge of the social and emotional needs of high school students
- Knowledge of college, career, and post high school options and pathways for high school students
- Knowledge of and experience with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with staff, students, and parents.
Responsibilities
- The School Counselor will provide guidance to students in the development and implementation of appropriate educational plans
- Meet with and support students with academic, social, and mental health needs
- Conduct timely individual counseling sessions as requested by students, staff or parents
- Facilitate communication between students, parents and staff
- Clarify goals and move toward appropriate solutions
- Provide immediate counseling for students in crisis
Application Requirements:
The applicant must submit the following items online through the District online application form.
- Cover Letter
- Professional Resume
- Letters of Recommendation (3 required)
- Complete all required steps of the application form
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered.
This is a full-time benefited position. Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; employer-paid PERS, as well as a tuition reimbursement program.
Up to $1,500 in reimbursement for moving expense available.
Salary placement is based on level of education and years of experience. For questions regarding salary and benefits, please contact Tabitha Roberts, 541.863.3115 ext.56008 or tabitha.roberts@susd.k12.or.us
South Umpqua School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, veterans’ status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA)
