Job Title K-12 School Counselor

Job Requirements:

Hold at least a masters in counseling, clinical social work, or psychology.
Fully TSPC licensed in Oregon to provide mental health counseling.

Job Performance Standards.

Professional School Counselor Rubric at a Glance 6 Standards;

17 Indicators Aligned with standards from the American School Counselor Association and the Oregon
Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Framework

Standard 1:

Foundations The counselor plans and designs a comprehensive, systemic school
counseling program aligned with the school and district strategic plans as well as state and
national school counseling standards.

1.1 Develops the 8-12 comprehensive school counseling program and mission by utilizing the
Oregon Framework and the American School Counselor Association guidelines.
1.2 Aligns the comprehensive school counseling program with the district goals and the school
improvement plan.

Standard 2: Delivery System The counselor utilizes a variety of delivery methods to provide
direct and indirect services and comprehensive content for students, parents, staff, and
community.

2.1 Provides guidance curriculum to all students, systemically and collaboratively,
and is proactive, preventative, developmental, and culturally relevant.

2.2 Provides
individualized planning to assist students in establishing personal, academic, career, and
community goals that support the ongoing development of each student’s personal Education
Plan and Profile.

2.3 Provides responsive services on behalf of students and families who may benefit from additional assistance, consultation, collaboration, referral, or intervention, including response to crisis, tragedy, or trauma.

2.4 Implements system support and integration of the program through leadership, coordination, collaboration, effective
communication, systemic planning, staff development, and continuous improvement.

Standard 3: Management The counselor manages a developmental, comprehensive, and
data-driven school counseling program.

3.1 Completes Yearly Action Plan in collaboration with
school leadership, collecting and utilizing data in the development of goals to maximize services
to all students.

3.2 Efficiently organizes an annual Master Calendar, which shows activities,
services, and delivery systems that support the program goals, and is communicated to
students, parents, and staff.

Standard 4: Accountability The counselor monitors and evaluates the needs, goals,
processes, and results of the comprehensive school counseling program.

4.1 Periodically
conducts time/task analysis and needs assessments, gathering information from students, staff,
and parents to guide development of the program and initiate appropriate system change.

4.2
Implements collaborative monitoring systems to assess student progress.

4.3 Conducts
program assessment used to guide continuous improvement. 2

Standard 5: Leadership and Advocacy The counselor is a student advocate, program leader,
collaborator, and systems change agent.

5.1 Provides advocacy for all students in the areas of
personal, academic, career, and community involvement, demonstrating sensitivity related to
race, gender, sexual identity, social and economic status, language, and religion.

5.2 Removes
systemic barriers to student achievement and recommends changes in policies and procedures
to promote equity, access, and student achievement.

Standard 6: Ethical Practice and Professional Learning The counselor adheres to
professional ethical standards, policies, and laws in conduct and practices. The counselor
demonstrates competence in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to plan and deliver
equity-based, comprehensive guidance and counseling, with a focus on continuous
improvement and openness to feedback.

6.1 Adheres to ethical standards, policies, and laws.
6.2 Demonstrates professional skills and knowledge in school counseling.

6.3 Pursues
professional growth and improvement in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to
provide services.

6.4 Reflects on personal biases, accepts feedback from others, and accesses
resources to deepen understanding of differences.

Start after March 29 2026, TBD

Prorated annual salary, open until filled

4-day student contact week with some Fridays and evenings to fulfill school calendar contracted days through at least December 31, 2026

Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the district regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation1, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition2, age, veterans' status3, service in uniformed service. familial status, genetic information, and individual's juvenile record that has been expunged, and disability4 if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. (see Board Policy GBA)