.5 CVA Counselor
Job Location:
Kettle Falls, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Overview
The CVA Counselor plays a pivotal role in supporting virtual academy students academic trajectory assessment requirements and overall well-being. This position focuses on proactive academic monitoring through tiered credit audits managing Section 504 accommodations overseeing specific assessment programs (ALTA and World Language Testing) and providing short-term limited mental health support and referrals.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Progress & Credit Auditing
Tiered Credit Auditing: Collaborate regularly with CVA teaching staff to conduct tiered credit checks monitoring student course completion credit accumulation and progress toward graduation.
Intervention Planning: Identify at-risk students who are falling behind on credits and co-develop academic recovery or intervention plans with teachers families and administrators.
Academic Guidance: Advises students on course selections graduation requirements and post-secondary planning within the virtual environment.
Section 504 Coordination & Compliance
Plan Management: Maintain review and update all Section 504 plans for CVA students to ensure federal compliance and student accessibility.
Facilitation & Collaboration: Schedule and lead 504 evaluation and annual review meetings with families teachers and support staff.
Implementation Oversight: Ensure teaching staff are aware of understand and appropriately implement required classroom and testing accommodations.
Assessment Coordination
Testing Oversight: Coordinate schedule and maintain records for ALTA (Alternative Language Testing) and World Language Assessment programs.
Data Management: Track language proficiency assessment data to ensure accurate student placement and fulfillment of language requirements.
Logistics & Communication: Communicate testing schedules guidelines and expectations clearly to virtual students guardians and relevant staff.
Student Well-Being & Mental Health Support
Short-Term Counseling: Provide limited brief mental health support check-ins and crisis triage for virtual students experiencing social-emotional or personal challenges.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Washington State ESA Counselors certificate.
Experience in the classroom or as a counselor is preferred.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:
As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Kettle Falls Education Association (KFEA) and Policies and Procedures of Kettle Falls School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Kettle Falls School District website athttps:// Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at salary range for teachers in the Kettle Falls School District is between $52034 and $99772per school year. Placement is defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and is generally based upon a combination of Education and Experience. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full term shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. Each employee shall earnthree (3) annual leave days per year. Employees less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of annual leave based on their percentage of FTE.
Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over the school year are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.
APPLICATION:
Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process you may contact Julie Peterson at the District Office or email. This position will be open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Required Documents for a Complete Application
- YourResume
- YourLetter of Interest which speaks specifically to your abilities and qualifications for this position
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (dated and current within the last 3 years)
- An unofficial copy of your transcripts if applicable
- Confidential References
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Kettle Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator
Julie Peterson HR
Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls WA 99141
Telephone Number: 509.738.6625
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Greg Price Special Education Director
Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls WA 99141
Telephone Number: 509.738.6625
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Michael Olsen Superintendent
Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls WA 99141
Telephone Number: 509.738.6625
