ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Kent School District is accepting applications for outstanding elementary counselor candidates.

Kent School District is the fifth largest school district in the state of Washington, and is centrally located in the Seattle Metropolitan area (KSD Fast Facts). KSD covers 72 square miles, and is one of the most culturally diverse districts in Washington. The City of Kent is home to the fourth largest industrial center in the nation, including The Boeing Company, REI, and other aerospace, technology and distribution companies. KSD is the second largest employer in Kent. The breathtaking outdoors setting; sports and entertainment facilities; a contemporary, open-air urban village (Kent Station) with housing, access to the train station, retail shopping, dining, movie theatre and colleges; a strong local economy; and a culturally rich city and school district make Kent a great place to live, work and raise a family. Please visit our website at www.kent.k12.wa.us for additional information on the Kent School District.

ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of this position is to provide counseling services in a K - 5 grade elementary school. Under the direction of the building principal, the counselor shall be responsible for developing, instructing, and evaluating the school's comprehensive guidance programs, and facilitating the conflict management program. Successful candidate must be willing to consult with parents, teachers, community agencies, and others pursuant to acquiring and exchanging information; establishing programs, and maintaining cooperative partnerships with the child and their educational program; conduct counseling for one-on-one and small groups outside the classroom; make home and community visitation as needed; initiate and maintain records, confidential information, and reports as required by school district policy, and as required in order to professionally execute duties and responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Washington State certificate as a school counselor, ESA endorsement required and must be on file prior to beginning work.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Major in counseling and guidance
2. ELL endorsement
3. Candidate with teaching experience or experience working with elementary students
4. Candidate should have proven ability to work with groups of students who face similar life challenges
5. Candidate should be adept at working with parents as well as students
6. Experience with a conflict manager program
7. Must be willing to conduct appropriate developmental guidance activities in both small and large groups and assist classroom teachers in developing and utilizing guidance materials and programs within the classroom
8. Knowledge of guidance and counseling principles, practices, and techniques
9. Knowledge of the concerns, problems, and issues important to students
10. Knowledge of rules, regulations, and polices pertaining to the counseling of students
11. Ability to analyze and synthesize data to produce accurate records and reports
12. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, other employees, and others as needed
13. Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community.
14. Experience working with a diverse student population and the specific school demographics
15. Desired characteristics are: flexibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches in counseling and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.