Position Type: Licensed
Hours/FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: Placement according to current salary schedule at date of hiring
FLSA: Exempt
Contract Status: Regular/Probationary
Start Date: TBD
Calendar: 196 days per year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS). Full description of benefits available in ESD-LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Notes: Attached full job description and salary schedule.

POSITION PURPOSE:



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The counselor will support student success by:
  
  
  • Reviewing referrals for placement and conducting file reviews.
  • Coordinating student intake including meeting with families and students for program tours.
  • Providing academic development support to students, guardians, and other invested parties with information about district and community educational resources.
  • Assisting students with personal and social development; counseling students individually and in groups concerning social or personal issues which affect educational progress.
  • Assisting students in development of cultural sensitivity and respect for individual differences, development of communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Communicating with parents, staff and other designated personnel regarding individual student issues and concerns.
  • Demonstrating a commitment to trauma-informed and anti-racist practices.
  • Participating in staff development, in-services and training related to diversity, equity and inclusion in public education; modeling appropriate behaviors; developing, recommending and implementing improvements to educational and transition services with awareness and understanding of their impact in a racially and culturally diverse community.
  • Collaborating with teams to develop student health and wellness plans.
  • Collaborating in the transition planning of students to their next educational placement.
  • Assisting in coordinating programs and services with external agencies as needed.
  • Maintaining knowledge and skills on current research, effective practices and trends related to support for students who are experiencing stabilization after traumatic experiences.
  • Responding to student behavior escalations using trauma informed practices.
• In the elementary and middle school program, the Counselor will support students and teams by:
  
  
  • Observing students in resident district placements prior to admission
  • Coordinating student access to technology
• In the justice involved youth setting, the Counselor will support students and teams by:
  
  
  • Collaborating with students to develop Individual Learning Plans (ILP) that include realistic, measurable, and practical instructional goals.
  • Holding Special Education eligibility meetings as needed.
  • Working with ESD and Lane County Youth Services to support students with new or recurring alcohol, drug, social and/or related issues.
  • Participating in scheduling students for classes to assure academic and personal needs are met; recommending and supporting interventions for at-risk students; collaborating with Special Education, and others to support students with special needs.
  • Providing information about community resources for personal and social needs.
  • Assisting students in exploring personal abilities, interests, and skills in order to design academic plans and life goals; provide information to assist students, parent and the community the ability to investigate and access college and career information through a variety of resources. Connecting students to positive leaders/role models in career exploration.
  • Participating on a team that will attend district, college, university and other post-secondary educational institution meetings to represent students and community interests. Connecting youth with trades and career interests. Supporting students in finding jobs and internships.
  • Maintaining a professional demeanor when representing the District at all times.
  • Complying with policies, practices, rules, handbooks, and performance expectations.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
• The counselor will implement counseling services in compliance with all state and federal laws, the Counselor by:
  
  
  • Developing a comprehensive school counseling program in a unique setting.
  • Monitoring student issues and follow up effectively.
  • Assisting parents and teachers in understanding and responding to the developmental needs of adolescents in alternative education settings.
  • Communicating in culturally responsive ways with youth, families, community partners, and staff.
  • Presenting instructional/informational programs to individuals, groups of students, parents, and teachers.
  • Interpreting data to assist school staff with curriculum planning.
  • Coordinating data team meetings
  • Assisting teachers with the integration of guidance activities into the curriculum.
    
    

QUALIFICATIONS: About Lane ESD

• In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
• The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
• Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us

Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.