Tacoma Public Schools
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Benefits: NONE

Additional Information: In accordance with Governor Jay Inslee's announced Proclamation 21-14.1 on August 18^th, 2021, all K-12 school district employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18^th, 2021. Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment with Tacoma Public Schools will be required to submit proof of vaccination status in compliance with Governor Inslee's mandate, prior to official hire with the district. Individuals qualifying for a medical and/or religious exemption outlined under the Governor's directive will be required to provide proof of exemption prior to official hire with the district. A Tacoma Public Schools Human Resources Partner will work directly with candidates to finalize proof of compliance with the Governor's mandate prior to official hire.
Additional Resources and Information:

• Press Release from WA Governor's Office
• Proclamation by the Governor: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
• OSPI Vaccination Requirement FAQ
• Vaccine Mandate FAQs
• DOH Vaccine fact sheet

JOB SUMMARY
This position provides a comprehensive guidance program for students; provides individual and group counseling; consults with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students successfully deal with behavioral, social, and emotional issues, and achieve academic success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Implements the school guidance curriculum; conducts and/or assists in planning and facilitating guidance learning activities in the classroom; consults with and supports teachers in facilitating the infusion of guidance activities into their regular education curricula.

2. Guides and counsels students individually and in small groups through the development of social and educational plans; provides and participates in orientation activities for students new to school; provides resources and information to assist in career awareness.

3. Counsels students individually and in small groups to help them understand, overcome, and resolve academic, behavioral, social, and emotional concerns.

4. Counsels families of students experiencing chronic academic, behavioral, social, and emotional problems; suggests referrals to appropriate district resources and/or appropriate community resources.

5. Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about students through records, testing, interviews, and professional sources to appraise their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for educational planning.

6. Consults with teachers, staff, parents, and mental health professionals regarding meeting the development needs of students; provides guidance to teachers and staff in dealing with students with academic, behavioral, social, or emotional problems; assists teachers in identifying students with special needs and special abilities.

7. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with various parent support groups, and governmental and community family service agencies; involves these groups in assessment, interventions, and program procedures; develops a network of social referral resources.

8. Participates with teams in establishing and planning respective roles in modifying a student's behavior; develops individualized student behavior management programs; makes recommendations; provides feedback to team members and parents.

9. Maintains current knowledge of state and federal legislation related to education, including special education and Section 504; enhances personal knowledge through participation in case conferences, professional growth activities, professional organizations, and meetings.

10. Maintains appropriate reports and records on each assigned student; protects each student's confidentiality; provides specific reports according to procedures or as assigned.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs related guidance duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Principal or other assigned administrator.

CONDITIONS
May be required to deal with angry and distraught students/parents; may be exposed to childhood diseases; may be required to travel to one or more schools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Master's degree in school counseling an accredited college or university; prior counseling experience is desired; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of childhood social, emotional, physical, and academic development.
Knowledge of Section 504, IDEA, and other state and federal regulations regarding the identification and
placement of students in special education.
Knowledge of community support resources and family service agencies.
Ability to obtain, clarify, and exchange information.
Ability to assess guidance curriculum needs and implement the guidance curriculum.
Ability to lead and facilitate individual and group activities based upon brief psycho-educational models.
Ability to act as a liaison with community family service agencies and other support resources
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-
cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Ability to participate as part of a team.

Certifications, Licenses and Special Requirements
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Valid Washington State ESA Counselor Certificate.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
New Description created 5/13; revised 12/2015 to align with Guidance Counselor changes.
Control # D42-54
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description giving consideration to bargaining comment. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator: Lisa Nolan, lnolan@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1252;
Title IX Coordinator, Elementary: Christa Erolin, cerolin@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1318;
Title IX Coordinator, Secondary: Eric Hogan, ehogan1@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1191;
504 Coordinator: Elementary, Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1096;
504 Coordinator: Secondary, Megan Nelson, mnelson@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1003.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.

HRInfo@tacoma.k12.wa.us, (253) 571-1250