Lower School Counselor

Portland, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Oregon Episcopal School seeks a Lower School Counselor to begin duties in August 2026. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Tracy Hardister (Director of Student Support) when submitting MISSION: Oregon Episcopal School educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the US: Founded in 1869 Oregon Episcopal School today occupies a wooded 59 acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty an inquiry based curriculum and a strong sense of community. The Upper School also includes a small boarding program of international and domestic students who live and learn together enhancing the vibrancy of the school School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES EssentialCompetencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant diverse learning community. Committed to the professional development of our faculty teachers are guided by theLearning and Teachingat OES faculty growth an Episcopal school we are rooted in a rhythm of gathering and reflectionthat values and respects all beliefs and cultures. As such we educate toward alarger purpose toward inclusion and respect service and justice andcommitment beyond SUMMARY: The LS counselor provides counseling support for students and is an integral part of the LS culture. This position works closely with the LS Learning Support Specialist to meet student needs. To that end the counselor collaborates with the LS Student Support Team leadership and faculty/staff and partners with families. The counselor develops leads coordinates and promotes initiatives and projects that benefit the LS and the larger OEScommunity. A member of the all-school Student Support Team this position isone of the two links that connect student support across the Upper Middle andLower Schools. The LS counselor is essential in fulfilling the programs all-school OES Student Support Team works alongside teachers students and parents to create inclusive safe and supportive learning environments where students can grow learn and thrive. We emphasize our students strengths while empowering them to be capable learners who take risks self-monitor self-advocate and develop resiliency. Operating from a holistic perspective we recognize that a positive and successful educational experience ensures that a students academic social and emotional needs are met. Through thoughtful collaboration and planning the OES Student Support Teamhonors individual learning styles and differences embracing a diverse learningcommunity. The OES Student Support Team is composed of the Director ofStudent Support along with a Learning Support Specialist and a SchoolCounselor for each : This is a full-time academic year position that comes with acompetitive salary based on degrees and experience abundant professionaldevelopment opportunities and a generous benefits should send both a cover letter and resume to the hiring committee through the OES Employment page: descriptions are reviewed periodically and changes made based on theneeds of the school and the Episcopal School does not discriminate in its hiring or employmentpractices on the basis of race color religion gender (including gender identityor expression) disability national or ethnic origin age sexual orientation marital status genetic information or other legally protected characteristic orstatus.