High School-School Counselor

QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Supervisor: Building Principal
Salary Range: QEA Salary Schedule
Location/Assignment: Quincy High School

Conditions of work: 180 days/1FTE

SUMMARY:

The job of School Counselor is to provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program to students. Specifically, the school counselor provides individual services to their student caseload, consults with teachers, parents and other educational staff, supports various educational programs and teaches the guidance curriculum to support student’s educational, career, personal and social development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Advises students, parents and guardians for the purpose of providing information on
students’ progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition.
• Ensures equitable access and opportunity rigorous education for all students.
• Teach social emotional skills lessons in classrooms, including personal safety, conflict
resolution skill etc.
• Support schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports system (PBIS) with student
interventions.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques as needed with students.
• Coordinates with teachers, resource specialists and/or community (e.g. courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing requested information, gaining needed information and/or making recommendations.
• Maintains high visibility and accessibility for students in cafeteria and in hallways during
transitions.
• Lead, schedule and keep records for building Care Team (Response to Intervention/Multi- Tiered System of Supports team).
• Identifies the knowledge and skill all students will acquire as a result of the K-12
comprehensive school counseling program.
• Uses data to measure the results of the school-wide program as well to promote systemic change.
• Collaborates with K-12 QSD counselors to make recommendations about student supports.
• Consults with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of adolescents.
• Counsels with students individually and in groups to heighten learning potential and to help students grow emotionally, academically and socially.
• 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.
• Serves as the building Section 504 Officer which includes: leading, scheduling and keeping
records for Section 504 meetings.
• Provide crisis response support and community resource information to individual students andfamilies to assist in the amelioration of personal, social or emotional problems related to their educational, social or emotional progress.
• Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement.
• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to keep
confidentiality and show initiative when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State ESA Certificate with School Counselor Endorsement.
• Prior job related experience preferred
• Ability to 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.
• Experience in using positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) preferred.
• Experience counseling students K-12.
• Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation
of the counseling program and school (SBAC, SPED Referral, 504 Coordinator)
• Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work with computers to develop students' technical literacy and to assist students in learning other subjects.
• Ability to work individually and in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in
writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self- assessment.
• Ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional
associations, workshops, and in-service.
• A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and
capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and
legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

UNION AFFILIATION:

This position is represented by the Quincy Education Association

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).  Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).  Click here for more detailed information on benefits. https://www.qsd.wednet.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts

Paid leave benefits include 12 day of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

*Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

PROCEDURE:

• Application Online at www.qsd.wednet.edu/
• Click on “Employment” and “Current Openings TalentEd”
• All applications must be submitted online through the TalentEd system.  For questions regarding the TalentEd system, please contact Velma Flores at 509-787-4571 or email vflores@qsd.wednet.edu.
• Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI
fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be require d to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been desig nated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Superintendent, nbergman@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director, vhodge@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Assistant Superintendent, nbergman@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571.

Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 re: A Trujillo

Salary : $59,008 - $111,220