How to Apply: Please visit our website at www.pps.net/jobs and use Job Number 22656 to apply

Salary: $45,641 TO $92,810 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Counselor on Special Assignment (COSA) for High Schools promotes and enhances the overall academic mission of the district by providing leadership, systems development, advocacy and coaching in the implementation of best-practice and data-driven strategies among school counselors to increase high school graduation and post-secondary achievement rates, promote and expand equitable access to college-level and career/technical educational opportunities, enhance implementation of a district-wide comprehensive school counseling program, and assist students in developing the skills necessary to overcome barriers and achieve personal, social, and academic success. The COSA serves outside the classroom-setting for assignments that include, counselor support, student support, and curriculum and program development. As professional educators, COSA’s are culturally responsive and demonstrate qualities and personal characteristics that include caring, respect, high expectations, motivation, perseverance, enthusiasm and dedication. They exhibit expertise in the subjects they are teaching and spend time continuing to gain new knowledge in their field. They present material in an enthusiastic manner and instill a hunger in their students to learn more on their own. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• State of Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) License

   

  Three years of experience as a high school counselor; preference for bilingual skills in a language other than English.  

   

  School Counselor Endorsement