Job Purpose Statement: The job of “Counselor – Elementary School“ is done for the purpose of providing information on subtends function and recommendations regarding their successful transition to middle school; developing plans and /and or providing information regarding students’ goals and securing appropriate placement of students.

Certificated Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Certificated Reference Forms and/or Letters
• Valid Washington State Certification

This 1.0 FTE position will work 7.0 hours per day, Monday - Friday, for the remainder of the 2022-23 school year.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates with teachers, resource specialists and community (e.g. courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing requested information, gaining needed information and/or making recommendations.
• Counsel students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s goals.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers, outside professional, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and /or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics (e.g. behavior management, Second Steps, etc.) for the purpose of providing required information and/or advice.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the PBIS related activities.

Essential Job Requirements – Qualifications:

• Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.
• Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies, problem solving methodology.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, maintain and verify completeness of records, meet schedules and deadlines, communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form.
• Licenses, Certification, Bonding and /or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, appropriate Credential.