Elma School District No.68

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

High School Counselor (1.0 FTE)

In accordance with Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1 (Vaccination Requirement), employment with the Elma School District requires full vaccination against Covid-19 or an approved medical or religious exemption that can be accommodated.

Date Posted: August 03, 2022

Date Closed: Best to apply by August 10, 2022 at 3:00 pm ( the position will remain open until filled)

Job Category: Certificated

Contract/Salary: 180 Work Days/ETO Salary Schedule

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Retirement/Long Term Disability

Job Purpose:

The job of "Counselor" is done for the purpose(s) of providing information on student's functioning and recommendations regarding their successful transition to and from high school; developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' goals; maintaining knowledge of post-high school program eligibility requirements to provide counsel to students; ensuring completion of students' applications within designated time frames; tracking graduation credits and requirements; and securing appropriate placement of students. The counselor builds a program that addresses the academic, social, and behavioral needs of approximately 300 students. The counselor shall report to the building principal.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess or be eligible for a valid Washington State Counselor credential, ESA certification in school counseling, and a Master's Degree
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint clearance
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certification
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Utilize effective reading, writing, computation, and communication skills
  • Develop and utilize community connections to strengthen programming
  • Organize, problem solve, critically and creatively think, make decisions, and apply cooperative learning skills
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful counseling or teaching experience at the high school level
• Successfully collaborate with students, parents, staff, and administration
• Experience with cooperative teaming for special needs, at-risk, and ELL students

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Advise students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of providing information on student's progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition to and from high school
• Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school, including at-risk students
• Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals
• Collects and analyzes relevant data to build interventions for struggling students
• Functions as an integral participant in teaching teams and provides consultation to faculty and staff around academic and social-emotional intervention
• Researches program eligibility requirements (i.e. financial aid, college eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining knowledge of eligibility requirements to provide counsel to students
• Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing an appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements
• Supervises assigned programs (e.g. scholarships, credit retrieval, Running Start, New Market Skills Center, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall curriculum objectives
• Prepares documentation (e.g. observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers, outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations, and/or conveying information
• Works with at-risk youth and understands and promotes a positive school climate and culture of ethnically and socially diverse students and parent population
• Work closely with the registrar, administrators
• Case manager for students with individual learning plans (504 and Hi-Cap)
• Facilitator of small groups and able to do classroom lessons
• Participates in relevant professional development to stay abreast of and implement current best practices and/or state mandates

Application Procedure:

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest. You must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file and send it to the Human Resources Officer Tonja Gransden at tgransden@eagles.edu by closing.

Applicant Process: To apply, you can visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required Attachments: Cover Letter, resume, Three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts.

Other Job Type (if applicable) : High School Counselor

Work Days : 180

Salary Rate Range : Salary is based on the Teacher Salary Schedule

Additional Job Information : The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:

Civil Rights and Title IX Officer, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu, (360)482-2822

504 Section Coordinator, Stacey Rockey, srockey@eagles.edu, (360)482-1123

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