2025-2026 High School Counselor - Springfield High School
2025-2026 High School Counselor - Springfield High School
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$ 43998 - 95320
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Job Description
Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting.If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Posting Opens:Wednesday June 18 2025
Posting Closes: Open Until Filled
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $43998 - $95320 depending on education/experience plus a generousbenefit plan. (based on 24/25 Salary Schedule)
About the District
Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene where the University of Oregon is located. We currentlyhave more than 9000 students over 1400 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to supportEvery Student Every Daythroughout their K-12 education.
In Springfield Public Schools we acknowledge that systemic barriers have perpetuated disparities and disproportionate outcomes for students from historically marginalized populations. We believe that educational equity is about providing every student with the opportunities and resources to thrive and removing the barriers that have led to the predictability of academic success based on identity. We assert that working for educational equity is the responsibility of each person in our system.
We strive to create welcoming and inclusive cultures and environments that embrace and affirm the identity of each student inclusive of race ethnicity disability family economics mobility language sex sexual orientation gender identity initial proficiencies immigration status and religion. We are committed to standing up to bias and discrimination.
We recognize that achieving educational equity is a process of assessment reflection and continuous improvement. We engage in these practices so that across our system teaching and learning can be appropriately varied and responsive to every student every day.
To learn more about Equity & Inclusion efforts at Springfield Public Schools please clickhere!
About the Position
Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates forthe position of Full-Time (1.0 FTE) High School Counselor at SpringfieldHigh School(SHS). TheSpringfield High School Counselor promotes and enhances the learning process for students through an integration of academic personal/social and post-secondary development. The SHS counselor assists students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection class scheduling school adjustment truancy study habits and college/career planning.
A successful SHS Counselor will help individuals navigate healthy social emotional academic and personal paths as they develop current and post-K-12 college and career plans. Counselors also deliver counseling services through class guidance lessons small groups and individual counseling; they analyze data and use results to inform stakeholders and continuously improve programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Counsels students parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school;
- Advises students parents and guardians for the purpose of providing information on students progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition to and from high school;
- Consistently utilizes a lens of equity and engages in culturally relevant and responsive practices;
- Coordinates with teachers college and university personnel resource specialists and/or community (e.g. service clubs courts child protective services etc.) for the purpose of providing requested information gaining needed information and/or making recommendations;
- Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students goals;
- 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;
- Develops various programming (e.g. family connection events financial aid workshops etc.) in order to inform and intervene;
- Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements;
- Prepares applications for students (scholarships college financial aid) for the purpose of ensuring completion of application processes within designated timeframes;
- Presents information on various topics to staff and families (e.g. career readiness student support research-based practices family orientation etc.) for the purpose of providing required information and/or advice;
- Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g. financial aid college eligibility etc.) for the purpose of maintaining knowledge of eligibility requirements to provide counsel to students;
- Keeps current and counsels students using the Educational Plan and Profile for all students on caseload;
- Supports positive and healthy mental health for all students (e.g. staff training Sources of Strength participation mental health referrals safety plan building etc.).
Other Job Functions
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities;
- Analyze achievement data and create academic action plans;
- Collaborate with middle school counseling and transition teams as well as other district counseling teams.
Successful candidates will possess the following abilities and qualifications that support our district vision Every Student a Graduate Prepared for a Bright and Successful Future:
- A valid State of Oregon School Counselor license for high school;
- Motivated to establish effective working relationships with staff colleagues students parents and the community;
- Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS);
- Strong student relational skills;
- Positive and effective communication and collaboration skills desired;
- Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity;
- Bilingualapplicants encouraged.
Other Notes
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job posting is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints please contact Human Resources at .
It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeORa letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeANDa copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.
Employment Type
Full Time
