School Counselor at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Elementary School

FTE:1.0

WORK HOURS: 7:30am - 3:30pm

SALARY:$53049 - $106098

BENEFITS:PERS Medical Dental Vision Optional Insurances Paid Leaves Holiday Pay etc.

START DATE:August 17 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 13 2026

CONTRACT DAYS:192

Job Purpose Statement/s:The position of School Counselor is for the purpose of coordinating a comprehensive counseling program for all students in the district based on the Oregon Framework for School Counseling Programs and its components (Guidance Curriculum Individual Planning Responsive Services System Support and Student Advocacy). It is also to provide services to all students in the academic career community involvement and personal/social domains in concern with school staff parents the community and the students themselves.

Essential Job Functions:

• Implements the Guidance Curriculum Component through the use of instructional skills and the careful planning of structured group sessions for all students.
  • Facilitates the instruction of guidance lessons.
  • Encourages staff involvement to ensure the implementation of guidance curriculum providing resources and in-service trainings as needed.
• Implements the Individual Planning Component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents through the development of plans that lead to educational and career success.
  • Helps students plan toward success through goal-setting and organizational skills in collaboration with parents and staff.
  • Provides accurate and appropriate interpretation of assessment data and the presentation of relevant unbiased information.
• Implements the Responsive Services Component through the use of individual and small group counseling consultation and referral.
  • Provides counseling for individuals and small groups of students with identified needs/concerns.
  • Consults with parents teachers administrators and other relevant individuals to meet student needs.
  • Assists with referrals in collaboration with parents administrators teachers and other school personnel.
• Implements the System Support Component through counseling program management and support for other educational programs.
  • Administers and evaluates a comprehensive and balanced counseling program in collaboration with school staff.
  • Provides support for other school programs and carries out fair share responsibilities as appropriate.
• Implements the Student Advocacy Component to achieve student success.
  • Works proactively to remove personal and social barriers to learning.
  • Empowers students to be advocates for themselves and others.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities.
• Uses communication and positive interaction with the entire school community.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing growth.
• Possesses professional and responsible work habits.
• Follows the professions ethical and legal standards and guidelines as well as promotes cultural diversity and inclusivity in school policy and interpersonal relationships.

Job Requirements Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred:Prior job related experience.
• Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to work effectively with teachers students and parents intervene in crisis situations provide counseling interpret test data and communicate effectively.

Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application relevant education codes state and district policies.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods complete a case study and develop an education plan and profile be flexible work under time constraints work effectively with staff parents students and community work independently. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying reaching/handling/fingering talking/hearing conversations and near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

• Requirements:Proper TSPC Licensure withSchool Counselor endorsement required.

Terms of Employment:192 days per year. Salary to be established by collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.