First Screening: March 25, 2022

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter

Resume

3 Letters of Reference

Hoquiam School District

Counselor (Elementary)

Position Summary:

To provide comprehensive guidance program students in grade K-5 and consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and provide support to other secondary educational programs.

To collaborate with school staff, parents and the community to positively impact the educational experience for all students by implementing a comprehensive schoolwide counseling program to create a safe and respectful learning environment.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provide education, prevention, early identification and intervention, to help students achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/ emotional skills in response to issues they face.
• Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings, student study teams and school attendance review boards, as necessary.
• Provide counseling and support to students and families who are chronically tardy or absent.
• Provide short-term individual and small group counseling services to students then assist the family with locating resources for on-going counseling services in the community if needed.
• Consult with teachers to schedule and present school counseling curriculum lessons based on developmental needs and needs identified through data.
• Interpret student records and maintain accurate records as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and Child Protective Services, Foster Care and other outside agencies that support the wellbeing of students.
• Orientation, coordination and academic support for new students
• Provide and support with tiered levels of instruction for students in conjunction with classroom teachers to support social emotional learning.
• Consult with teachers about building classroom connections, effective classroom management and the role of noncognitive factors in student success.
• Provide staff and family training on topics related to the schoolwide counseling program, and in-services as required.
• Protect student records and information per state and federal regulations.
• Consult with the school principal to identify and resolve student issues, needs and problems.
• Analyze disaggregated schoolwide and school counseling program data.
• Facilitate the transition of students from one educational level to the next.
• Provide consultation in conjunction with classroom teachers to assist parent(s) with concerns related to students' school adjustment and performance.
• Provide current information to parents and staff regarding available community resources and agencies.
• Collaborate with other district counselors and staff to ensure alignment of schoolwide practices that impact all students.
• Participate on the Crisis Response Team to support individual students, school, and district needs.
• Work alongside other school staff to maintain a welcoming school environment and positive school culture.
• Keep current in the profession by participating in professional growth opportunities and apply knowledge to areas of counseling, curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Perform other related activities or duties as assigned.

Other Job Type (if applicable) : School Counselor 2022-23

Work Days : 184

Salary Rate Range : $52,259.08 - $101,675.35 per year

Additional Job Information : --------------------------------------------------------
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
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-- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.

-- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

-- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

HOQUIAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28 complies with all federal rules and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Section 504 Coordinator: Jason Ihde
Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer: Jason Ihde
Address: 325 W Chenault Avenue, Hoquiam, WA 98550
Telephone Number: (360) 538-8200

HOQUIAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28 complies with all federal rules and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Section 504 Coordinator: Jason Ihde
Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer: Jason Ihde
Address: 325 W Chenault Avenue, Hoquiam, WA 98550
Telephone Number: (360) 538-8200

Qualifications : ---------------------
Qualifications:
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Education/Experience:

-- Master's degree in counseling.
-- Valid Washington State ESA Counselor's certificate.
-- Elementary counseling experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

-- Knowledge/experience of counseling guidance, instructional and behavioral intervention methods.
-- Knowledge/experience of community resources available to assist students and families with counseling needs.
-- Knowledge/experience of assessment, data gathering and interpreting techniques.
-- Knowledge/experience of laws, rules and regulations governing the education of children with disabilities. Experience working with at-risk student population.
-- Knowledge/experience with elementary curriculum and new state learning goals and assessments.
-- Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, language and learning diversity.
-- Ability to work cooperatively with administration, staff, students and parents.
-- Skill in oral and written communication.
-- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
-- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
-- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
-- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.
-- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
-- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
-- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
-- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
-- Ability to maintain confidential information.