About Job

KNAPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

41535 Old Hwy 30

Astoria, Or. 97103

503-458-5993

William Fritz, Superintendent

JOB TITLE: District Counselor

LOCATION: Knappa School District

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Students

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular

Salary per CBA

JOB SUMMARY

Position works with students, parents, teachers and other district personnel regarding student educational and career goals, student behavior and discipline, healthy lifestyle choices, and appropriate peer and social interactions and issues. Position develops and provides schedules for Knappa School District.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Develop the district’s guidance and counseling program which promotes healthy lifestyle choices,

appropriate social and peer interactions and academic achievement.

2. Assist in the coordination and implementation of each school’s registration/class scheduling

process.

3. Assist in scheduling and administering general aptitude and achievement tests required by the

district.

4. Provide information and assistance to students, parents, and teachers relating to student academic

achievement and social development.

5. Coordinate District’s highly capable program and suicide prevention plan/training

6. Assist teachers with the resolution of classroom behavior problems.

7. Assist students in defining long-range and short-range educational goals including preparation for

college and other post-secondary education/training opportunities.

8. Work with students, parents, school staff, and the administration in developing and maintaining

satisfactory student attendance and exploring alternative education programs.

9. Interpret group test data to students and parents, including achievement tests, aptitude tests, and

interest surveys.

10. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and

administrative regulation.

11. Have consistent, daily and punctual attendance.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Operate various office equipment including photocopy machines, intercom, etc.

2. Supervise students both in and out of the classroom.

3. Attend and participate in staff, department, and district meetings.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Consistently follow all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, work rules and

supervisor directions.

2. Observe ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors, and

sitting alignment.

3. Observe proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while

performing job duties.

4. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Oregon School Counselor License
Master’s Degree
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent growth and development, and age-appropriate instruction.
Demonstrated skill in effective and appropriate verbal and written communications for a wide variety of recipients and in a wide variety of settings.
Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions, in one-on-one and small group settings, and to students, staff and
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in applying conflict management and dispute resolution techniques.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people in various
Demonstrated ability to type accurately and

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms and move around inside and outside of buildings.

The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment is an office and occasionally a standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon the location, the student population and current activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions, including seasonal heat and cold. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

It is the policy of Knappa School District to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law