Temporary-Elementary Counselor

Reports to: Principal Location: Washington Elementary

Bargaining Unit: Centralia Education Association FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Counselor

Job Summary:

The elementary school counselor provides a comprehensive school counseling program that is consistent with the ASCA National Model that assists all students in acquiring the skills needed to maximize student learning and achievement in a safe learning environment.

Required Qualifications:

● Masters’ Degree with ESA certification in counseling, social work, and/or psychology

● Knowledge of and ability to implement a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practices

● Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks

● Self-direction with a high degree of collaboration

● Organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student needs

● Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgement, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties

● Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships

● Ability to act in an ethical and confidential manner in all aspects of employment

● Ability to analyze, assess, and plan with data

● Ability to coordinate and schedule events

● Knowledge of effective student behavior practices and the ability to prevent/problem-solve conflicts between students through individual and group processes

● Ability to utilize technology including Microsoft Office, Google Suites, copiers, etc.

● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathetic, and be customer-service oriented

Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and culture code including the belief that all students can succeed

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

● Ability to speak Spanish

● Successful experience in a counseling role in an elementary setting or equivalent

● Successful experience in a teaching role in an elementary setting or equivalent

● Knowledge of Skyward, or like student information system

● Knowledge/experience with student scheduling

● Working knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

● Knowledge of McKinney-Vento program

● Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds

Essential Functions:

● Provides individual/small group counseling and classroom presentations

● Works with families, students, and staff to fulfill students’ potential for intellectual, physical, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation

● Coordinates and implements a counseling program of prevention, intervention, and follow-up

● Maintains an environment of confidentiality and privacy when required to protect student rights

● Establishes and maintains effective and collaborative communication with staff and families regarding the needs of students

● Assists teachers in the integration of appropriate skill-building activities for use in their classrooms

● Leads, creates, and coordinates the implementation of 504 plans for students

● Assists students in exploring their aptitudes and abilities

● Identifies students with academic concerns and coordinates intervention strategies as a member of a student study team

● Participates in intervention team meetings and discussions about activities or behaviors of students who need additional services

● Acts as a community liaison with outside agencies when a professional referral is appropriate including Mental Health, CPS, Medical, and McKinney-Vento

● Assists with transitions between 6^th-7^th grades and the Healthy Youth Survey

● Serves as an engaged team member for the PBIS program

● Conducts student behavioral observations as part of a student study team

● Maintains appropriate records and files

● Uses data to inform and adjust delivery of school counseling services

● Coordinates and assists with staff development programs as requested

● Provides interventions for students

● Attends meetings and trainings as directed or appropriate

● Provides an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students

● Supports students by facilitating the individual and school-wide social development of students through a coordinated program of student services

● Performs other duties as assigned

Salary:

$59,209 - 118,562 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Work Schedule

1.0 FTE: 187 days per year, 7.5 hours per day. For the 26-27 School Year

Benefits:

Sick leave and personal leave; health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; State retirement; other fringe benefits as allowed under the Centralia Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through EdJobsNW AND submit a letter of interest to Danielle Vekich, Principal of Washington Elementary School at dvekich@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Danielle Vekich.

Centralia-Counselor(WA Elementary School)Temporary 26-27