Counselor - Middle School (Bilingual Preferred, Spanish) (Temporary)

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J is seeking a Counselor - Middle School at Clear Creek Middle School. This is a 0.50 FTE, temporary contract for the 2026-2027 school year with 183 contract days.

The counselor will provide information on students' functioning, support transitions to high school, and coordinate with families and staff. Oregon licensure requirements apply, with Spanish bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Oregon license with K-12 authorization and First Aid Card.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Preference for candidates with diverse community experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise students/parents on progress and high school transition.
• Coordinate with teachers and community agencies for information and recommendations.
• Counsel students to enhance success in school.
• Monitor records to develop plans and goals.
• Prepare documentation to support recommendations.
• Present information on topics such as behavior management.
• Schedule classes to ensure graduation and college eligibility.
• Administer proficiency tests for placement/eligibility.
• Assist other staff to complete work activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities to support the school.
• Supervise programs (e.g., ESL) to monitor performance.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Oral communication

Written communication

Cultural competence

Curriculum knowledge

Education code familiarity

Education

Oregon School Counselor License (K-12)

First Aid Certification

Job description

183 Contract Days

Temporary Contract for 2026-2027 School Year Only

0.50 FTE

Counselor - Middle School

Clear Creek Middle School

183 Contract Days

Temporary Contract for 2026-2027 School Year Only

0.50 FTE

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled.

Qualifications

State of Oregon School Counselor license with K-12 authorization, and current First Aid Card. Bilingual preferred, Spanish.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities

Job Summary

The job of "Counselor - Middle School" is done for the purpose/s of providing information on students' functioning and recommendations regarding their successful transition to high school; developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' goals; and securing appropriate placement of students.

Essential Job Functions

• Advises students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of providing information on students' progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition to high school
• Coordinates with teachers, resources 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
• Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school
• Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' goals
• 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
• Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing an appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements

Other Job Functions

• Administers various proficiency tests for the purpose of assisting in determining student's placement and/or eligibility for a potential course of study
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Participates in various extracurricular school and/or community activities for the purpose of providing supervision and/or representing the school at such events
• Supervises assigned programs (e.g. peer counseling, special education, ESL, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance and achieving overall curriculum objectives

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.
• Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies, problem-solving methodology.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, maintain and verify completeness of records, meet schedules and deadlines, communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: State of Oregon School Counselor License, and current First Aid Card.

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER