Internal applicants must apply by sending a letter of interest to the District Office, detailing their experience and qualifications. Please either email as an attachment or hand deliver to Pam Hickson (phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us).

Position begins 2024-2025 school year.

Salary Schedule is based on the 2023-2024 school year, , and may be updated based on current contract negotiations. New hires typically begin at Step 1 on the Salary Schedule. The Siuslaw School District allows step credit the salary scale for years of certified teaching experience.

This is a 10-month/renewable position, that includes benefits of paid medical and leave.

All offers of employment are contingent upon board approval and the applicant’s satisfactory completion of a drug screening test (including marijuana), background and reference checks. Siuslaw School District strives to provide a safe, alcohol and drug free environment for all employees.

Please be sure you include your last three references and a copy of your official college transcripts. Your application will be considered incomplete without this information. Any info you are not able to attach to your application can be emailed, mailed or hand delivered to Pam Hickson at phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us.

TITLE: School Counselor, Certified, 1.0 FTE, Siuslaw Elementary School

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the building principal, in performing counseling and discipline duties, the general functions will include providing information services to students and parents; assisting students in making appropriate decisions; assisting students with problems and aiding students in achieving educational objectives. The following is a sample of duties required by the counselor.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal and Superintendent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Oregon School Counselor Licensure with Appropriate Endorsements/Authorization Level.
• Prefer applicant with experience in a school setting or similar setting.
• Counseling or teaching experience with various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Demonstrated ability to use good professional judgment, to carry out school policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain regular periods of time when students can meet to discuss personal matters of concern.
• Provide information and/or referrals to students and families on the variety of counseling services available from different agencies.
• Work with classroom teachers and other members of the school community to provide ongoing assistance to students in counseling-related areas.
• Knowledgeable about and experienced in use of response to intervention and PBIS strategies.
• Communication with appropriate staff and families regarding disposition of office discipline referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention for students regarding substance abuse, violence, crime and other issues.
• Make home visits when helpful in assisting students.
• Help coordinate school triage counseling and school-wide crisis intervention.
• Cooperatively develop and teach selected units related to counseling concerns.
• Maintain a guidance resource center to facilitate the counseling program.
• Coordinate 504 Plans.
• Attend administrative meetings, staff meetings, IEP meetings or others as requested.
• Working with Department of Human Services and cases of abuse and coordinating.
• Inform the Principal of any students requiring additional mental health testing.
• Adhere to policies of the District and procedures of the department Demonstrates strong personal and professional integrity.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skill in dealing with students, parents, staff and the public.
• Possesses strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
• Maintain satisfactory job attendance record.
• Meet District and/or departmental deadlines.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned by Principal.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task, except for temporary disability.
• Effective oral/written communication skills in order to work collaboratively with a variety of school personnel, as well as parents of students with disabilities and/or unique needs.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a wide variety of locations, including school environments.
• May work with high stress student, family, or personnel situations.
• May require occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Involves bending, lifting, crouching, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, fine manipulation,
• twisting/turning and repetitive movements.
• Requires the use of computers and office equipment.

MINIMUM TERM OF EMPLOYEMENT: Teacher Contract

SALARY LEVEL: Placement on Certified Salary Schedule

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on Evaluation.