Elementary Counselor - Adams Elementary

Corvallis School District 509J; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Job summary

Corvallis School District seeks a licensed school counselor to provide guidance, prevention and counseling services for students. The role includes collaboration with parents, staff and community services, and requires TSPC certification with a counselor endorsement.

The position is 1.0 FTE, temporary, with 191 work days and a salary range of $56,258 to $105,238 plus benefits. Retirement contributions and district supports are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon teacher or personnel service license with counselor endorsement and appropriate grade level authorization.
• Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory and brain research.
• Familiarity with guidance, counseling and behavior management strategies reflecting current research.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen with empathy and understanding to others who have concerns to express.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and of student and staff rights.
• Professionalism and effective human relations.
• Ability to manage and supervise students and their work.
• Facilitate meetings and collaboration with staff and community.
• Travel among district facilities as needed; driving may be required.
• Standard First Aid certification or ability to obtain within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Meet standards of ethical performance as outlined by Oregon rules.
• Create and model a respectful learning environment.
• Develop and conduct classroom guidance activities addressing safety, emotional awareness and social skills.
• Assist staff with implementing guidance activities.
• Monitor students and ensure appropriate referrals and plans.
• Participate in development of individual student plans (IEP, 504).
• Work as part of the school team to implement RTI.
• Collaborate with staff to meet diverse needs.
• Consult with teachers, students and parents to solve problems impacting progress.
• Assist transitions between school levels.
• Maintain open communication with students and parents.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Empathy

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Active listening

Education

Oregon license with counselor endorsement

Tools

First Aid certification

Job description

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide primary guidance, prevention, counseling and coordinated services to students in cooperation with parents, school staff and members of community services.

FTE: 1.

FLSA Status: Licensed- Professional

Contract Status: Temporary

Start Date: As soon as possible

Calendar: 191 Work Days

Salary: $56,258. - $105,238. with benefits, prorated according to FTE, Salary based on full-time status

Retirement Contribution: Corvallis School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee's salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP). Eligibility is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

Notes

• Open until filled with earliest review August 31st, 2026.
• Must be TSPC certified with a School Counselor/Social Worker endorsement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

• Create and model a respectful learning environment.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Uses current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues to develop and conduct classroom guidance activities that address issues such as personal safety, emotional awareness, social balance, drug and alcohol prevention and concerns, and developmental skills for effective living.
• Assist staff with implementing classroom guidance activities.
• Monitor all students to assure that appropriate referrals and/or plans are made to improve educational progress and social/emotional balance.
• Participate in development and implementation of individual student plans (e.g., IEP, 504).
• Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social, emotional and academic needs of students.
• Consult with teachers, students and parents in identifying and solving problems that interfere with school progress.
• Work with individuals and groups of students to improve skills in decision-making and interpersonal relations.
• Assist in transition between elementary and middle school or middle school and high school.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
• Serve as liaison between school and community resources that benefit students, parents and school community.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
• Reflect upon own performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback.
• Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings.
• Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

General Performance Requirements

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
• Support students and staff in the district's career related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement. Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Oregon teacher or personnel service license with counselor endorsement and appropriate grade level authorization.
• Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory and brain research.
• Familiarity with a variety of age appropriate guidance, counseling and behavior management strategies that reflect current research on best practices
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen with empathy and understanding to others who have concerns to express.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and of student and staff rights.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and collaboration efforts with staff and community.
• Ability to travel among district facilities as needed, and, if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.
• Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent or prolonged sitting.
• Crouching to work with younger students.
• Possibly moderate to high noise level.
• Frequent and prolonged talking/listening in conversations/meetings.
• Requires accurate perceiving of sound.
• Requires handling and working with variety of materials and objects.
• Work may occasionally involve lifting/carrying objects weighing 15-25 pounds.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student injury or illness.
• Possible exposure to bodily harm due to student behaviors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is primarily performed indoors in school buildings, although some outdoor instruction and supervision are required.
• This position involves working in close proximity to groups of children and adults.
• Evening and/or extended work hours may be required.
• This position may require traveling to multiple work sites.

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 (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Additionally, interviews will be scheduled electronically through Recruit & Hire, using the email you have provided on your application. Please be sure to check email and your Recruit & Hire account regularly.

The Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Rynda Gregory, Human Resources Administrator and Title IX Coordinator: [e-mail], 971-217-6309; Byron Bethards, Student Growth and Experience Director, Title II Oversight and Complaints, and ADA Complaints: [e-mail]

El Distrito Escolar de Corvallis no discrimina en base a la edad, nacionalidad, color, discapacidad, expresión de género, identidad de género, origen nacional, situación de los padres o de su estado civil, raza, religión, sexo u orientación sexual en sus programas y actividades, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los grupos de jóvenes designados. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para atender las consultas relacionadas con la discriminación: Rynda Gregory, Administradora de Recursos Humanos y Coordinadora de Título IX: [e-mail], 971-217-6309; Byron Bethards, Director de Crecimiento y Experiencia Estudiantil y Supervisora y Quejas del Título II y Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés): [e-mail]