Temporary Counselor - Clackamas River Elementary - 2026/2027

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The Estacada School District is seeking a temporary, Licensed School Counselor starting in November 2026 for the duration of the 2026/2027 school year to work at Clackamas River Elementary.

In Estacada, We Are ALL IN:

• On The DuFour Model Professional Learning Communities
• On Continuous Improvement
• On Proficiency Based Grading
• On Inclusive Practices
• On meeting the needs of our students and community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling; Master’s preferred.
Prefer 3-years recent relevant experience working as a counselor in an educational setting.
• Hold a valid Oregon Personnel License and committed to keeping their license in good standing with TSPC.
• Knowledge of counseling theory and applications, skill in counseling techniques and strategies both for individual and group counseling work.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Oregon’s Educational Act for the 21st Century.
• Unquestioned integrity and a commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Estacada School District.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational ability.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in person, on campus and/or virtually

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The school counselor works directly with students, strategizes with teams so students are academically, socially, and emotionally successful, plans with the school leadership team for staff development, and communicates with guardians or other stakeholders. The school counselor fosters and builds capacity of the school and the school’s staff to create inclusive practices across school settings. The counselor collaborates with staff to implement academic, social, and emotional support systems of interventions which engage and ensure success for each and every student. The counselor focuses on counseling that is integrated with learning and character education to promote social, emotional and academic progress. The counselor is a part of the “I-Team,” is the Section 504 Case Manager, and assists with creating social emotional, and academic support plans. The counselor provides Tier 2 SEL intervention groups to students that are collaboratively selected, and whole class instruction in Second Step. They are a critical member of the school response team.

SALARY, BENEFITS, CONTRACT

• $61,130 - $106,521 (Prorated for actual days worked and dependent upon verified years of experience and education as shown on official transcripts)
• 4-day student week - View school calendars here
• Professional development days
• Employee paid PERS
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Temporary Contract

GENERAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications are now being accepted and must be submitted through SchoolSpring for consideration. Emailed applications will not be read. Posting will remain open until filled. Visit our Human Resources Webpage to learn more and submit your application. Please note, upon submission of your application, references may be contacted.

ESTACADA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process. We believe that talent comes in many forms, and we want to ensure every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their skills. We encourage applicants of every race, color, religion, gender orientation, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, ability. Candidates requiring ADA accommodations and/or assistance during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 503-630-6871 ext 2918.

In accordance with Oregon law, we do not request information about applicants age, birth date, or education dates in application materials. Please remove dates of education from résumés and transcripts. If you choose to include dates, it is voluntary and will not be used unless allowed under the law.