Centralia-Counselor (Jefferson Lincoln Elem) 26-27

Elementary Counselor

Reports to: Principal Location: Oakview 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 6th-7th 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: $63,567.00 to $125,972.00, depending on experience, qualifications and FTE

Work schedule: 7.5 hours per day – 187 days per year

Benefits: 12 Sick leave and 3 personal leave days; health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance through SEBB; State retirement through DRS; other fringe benefits as allowed under the Centralia Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Monica Grund, Principal of Jefferson Lincoln Elementary at mgrund@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Monica Grund.