JOB STATUS:
OPEN

POSITION TITLE:
ELEMENTARY COUNSELOR

POSTING NUMBER:
TE248-18

POSTING DATE:
07/18/2018

CLOSING DATE:
07/24/2018

LOCATION:
FRANKLI N ELEMENTARY

JOB INFORMATION:

• FTE: 1.0
• HOURS PER DAY: 7
• CONTRACT TYPE: Continuing
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: 2018-2019 School Year
• POSITION REQUIREMENT: Washington State Certificate
• CERTIFICATE: Educational Staff Associate (ESA)

SALARY: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Click here to view current salary and stipend information. View Salary Schedule

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Strong applications for this position include letters of recommendation from former and current supervisors, which speak to strengths in the areas of professionalism, collegiality, instructional capacity, and classroom management.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENTS:

To support student achievement in grades kindergarten through six through focused guidance and counseling activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

For students in all grades:

1. Provide personal, social, academic, and career guidance.
2. Provide referrals for individual and family counseling to outside resources. Provide intervention and referral for students with alcohol and other drug-related problems.
3. Provide classroom guidance activities.
4. Ensure all students have access to a comprehensive guidance program.
5. Communicate with parents/guardians.
6. Participate in interventions in the BECCA process.
7. Provide support to students/staff/families in the areas of 504 and special education.
8. Coordinate student conferences with staff and family members.
9. Monitor achievement of students and work collaboratively with staff to provide appropriate interventions.
10. Provide information to parents/guardians regarding student progress when requested.
11. Provide an exit interview for students who are transitioning to a different setting.
12. Collaborate with staff in identifying students who need special programs and facilitate that placement.
13. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal/designee.
14. Work with students on the development of leadership skills.
15. Collect and analyze achievement, discipline and school climate data in order to promote student achievement and engagement.
16. Be acquainted with and provide information, resources and leadership around cultural competency as it relates to student achievement and engagement.
17. Be acquainted with and provide information, resources and leadership around bullying and harassment as it relates to student achievement and engagement.
18. Knowledge of elementary, middle, and high school curriculum to support student's successful transition to high school level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Educational staff associate (ESA) certification at the residency certification or professional certification level.
2. Knowledge of the curriculum and of unique student characteristics at the elementary school level.
3. Ability to administer group tests and interpret results to students, parents, and teachers.
4. Demonstrate ability to conduct effective individual, small group, and classroom guidance/counseling activities with students.
5. Demonstrated ability to assist students and families to help locate community resources.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate with parents/guardians.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with school staff.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with the public, such as community groups, volunteers, etc.
9. Knowledge of district policies and procedures pertaining to student rights and responsibilities, student records, attendance, confidentiality, and special programs.
10. Ability to assist in the general operation of the school as a member of the school staff.
11. Demonstrated familiarity with, and successful implementation of culturally relevant counseling strategies.
12. Demonstrated success in working with student on appropriate prevention/intervention strategies.
13. Knowledge of laws relating to child abuse and neglect and ability to effectively intervene.
14. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing elementary to middle school transition programs, including pre-k to kindergarten and elementary to middle school.
15. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff.
16. Demonstrated familiarity with, and successful implementation of restorative practice strategies.
17. Knowledge of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) model and how it is implemented in the school setting.
18. Familiarity with elementary and middle school written, taught and tested curriculum.

OTHER INFORMATION:

APPLY TO:

Apply online at www.spokaneschools.org by selecting EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES and submitting the Certificated on-line application. For further information call Human Resources Department at (509) 354-7265. Applications will be screened when complete application materials are received. Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's officers as follows: Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Kevin O'Neill (509) 354-5961 * Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Adam Swinyard (509) 354-7393 * 504 Compliance Officer, Gwen Harris (509) 354-7393 * ADA Officer, Dr. Linda McDermott (509) 354-7318 * Affirmative Action Officer, Kevin O'Neill (509) 354-5961 * Equal Opportunity Officer, Ramon Alvarez, (509) 354-7344 * 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206. Click here for a list of the current compliance officers: View EEO Information

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

WORK YEAR: Certificated employees are contracted for a 180-day work year for a full year contract. BENEFITS - Fringe benefits for employees .5 or greater FTE include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long-term disability coverage are provided for employees who work at least half-time or more in a regular position. In addition, employees have access to a variety of optional benefits through payroll deduction. SITE GOVERNANCE - Completion of transfer, reassignment to another location, change of position, promotion, or new hire is contingent upon the individual's agreement to sign the charter and any variances which may exist at the site and agreement to work within the framework of any covenant and principles of learning as determined by the site. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP - Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Public Schools and the Spokane Education Association, a newly-elected employee must either become a member of the association, pay an equivalent representation fee, or based on a bona fide religious objections, pay an equivalent amount to a nonreligious charity mutually agreed upon by the employee and the association. OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS as negotiated between Spokane Public Schools and the Spokane Education Association (SEA).

Employee Group
Certificated Teachers - TE

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