This is a Regular, full-time Middle School Counseling position that will begin with the 2024/25 school year. The job announcement will remain 'open until filled'.

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees:Submit your letter of interest in TalentEd/Recruit & Hire. Outline your qualifications for this position.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Athletic Coaches)

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Recruit & Hire (link on District website or click here: https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to Sarah Braman-Smith - Principal
• Current resume
• Three (3) recent letters of reference or provide the names and contact information for three professional references
• Copy of TSPC Teaching License or proof of license eligibility
• Official college transcripts will be required upon hire

Job Purpose Statement: The job of "Counselor - Middle School" is done for the purpose of providing information on students’ functioning and recommendations regarding their successful transition to high school; developing plans and providing information regarding students’ goals; and securing appropriate placement of students. The duties of this position will be coordinated with our other school counselors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Advises students, parents and guardians for the purpose of providing information on students’ progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition to high school.
• 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.
• Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and 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.
• Presents information on various topics (e.g. behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of providing required information and/or advice.
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the District.
• Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements.

Other Job Functions:

• Administers various proficiency tests for the purpose of assisting in determining student's placement and/or eligibility for potential course of study.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various extra curricular school and/or community activities for the purpose of providing supervision and/or representing school at such events.
• Supervises assigned programs (e.g. peer counseling, special education, ESL, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance and achieving overall curriculum objectives.

Essential Job Requirements:

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• 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 in English and Spanish with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Possess a valid Oregon TSPC Personnel Services - School Counselor License, or qualify for the ability to readily obtain prior to the start of the contract; or be eligible for a Certificate of Authorization from the Oregon Department of Education as a Child Development Specialist.
• Experience with AVID, PBIS, MTSS and working with multilingual learners.
• Excellent communication skills and work ethic.
• Collaborative and student-focused.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and work well with fellow staff members.
• Bilingual abilities in English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Licenses Required

• Valid Oregon Teaching License with a valid Oregon TSPC Personnel Services - School Counselor License, or qualify for the ability to readily obtain prior to the start of the contract; or be eligible for a Certificate of Authorization from the Oregon Department of Education as a Child Development Specialist.

Testing/Background Check Required

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.