Counselor Secondary 2021-22 Only - Lincoln

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Job Description
Description
Expected Start Date:
March 5, 2022
FTE:
1.00
Hours per day:
7.5
Salary Level:
Based on preparation level and experience per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union/Days per year:
Teacher, 180 work days, 10 month
Benefits:
This job has the full range of benefits offered by **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
Additional Information:
In accordance with Governor Jay Inslee’s announced Proclamation 21-14.1 on August 18th, 2021, all K-12 school district employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will be required to submit proof of vaccination status in compliance with Governor Inslee’s mandate, prior to official hire with the district. Individuals qualifying for a medical and/or religious exemption outlined under the Governor’s directive will be required to provide proof of exemption prior to official hire with the district. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Human Resources will work directly with candidates to finalize proof of compliance with the Governor’s mandate prior to official hire.
Additional Resources and Information:
Press Release from WA Governor’s Office
Proclamation by the Governor: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
OSPI Vaccination Requirement FAQ
Vaccine Mandate FAQs
DOH Vaccine fact sheet
Examples Of Duties
Summary:
This position is for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year ONLY.
This position provides a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 9-12; provides individual and group counseling; consults with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students successfully deal with behavioral, social, and emotional issues, achieve academic success, and plan for future careers and post-secondary education.
Responsibilities:
1. Implements the middle school guidance curriculum; conducts and/or assists planning and facilitating guidance learning activities in the classroom; consults with and supports teachers in facilitating the infusion of guidance activities into their regular education curricula.
2. Guides and counsels students individually and in small groups through the development of social, educational, and career plans; aids students in course selection; provides and participates in orientation activities for students new to school; assists students in their transition form middle school to high school; informs students and parents of test results and their implementation for educational planning; provides information regarding career awareness and career exploration.
3. Counsels students individually and in small groups to help them understand, overcome, and resolve academic, behavioral, social, and emotional concerns.
4. Counsels families of students experiencing chronic academic, behavioral, social, and emotional problems; suggests referrals to appropriate district resources and/or appropriate community resources.
5. Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about students through records, testing, interviews, and professional sources to appraise their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for educational and career planning.
6. Consults with teachers, staff, parents, and mental health professionals regarding meeting the development needs of students; provides guidance to teachers and staff in dealing with students with academic, behavioral, social, or emotional problems; assists teachers in identifying students with special needs and special abilities.
7. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with various parent support groups, and governmental and community family service agencies; involves these groups in assessment, interventions, and program procedures; develops a network of social referral resources.
8. Participates with teams in establishing and planning respective roles in modifying a student’s behavior; develops individualized student behavior management programs; makes recommendations; provides feedback to team members and parents.
9. Participates in, coordinates, or conducts activities which contribute to the effective operation of the schools; interprets group test results to faculty and staff; participates in the implementation of the district testing program.
10. Maintains current knowledge of state and federal legislation related to education, including special education and Section 504; enhances personal knowledge through participation in case conferences, professional growth activities, professional organizations, and meetings; may serve on related committees.
11. Maintains appropriate reports and records on each assigned student; protects each student’s confidentiality; provides specific reports according to procedures or as assigned.
12. Reviews, evaluates, and revises the school guidance program; periodically reviews the program with staff and administration using evaluation self study; reviews and modifies the guidance program calendar; evaluates guidance learning activities.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
2. Performs related guidance duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
3.Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
CONDITIONS
May be required to deal with angry and distraught students/parents; may be exposed to childhood diseases; may be required to travel to one or more schools.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university; prior counseling experience at the middle school level is desired; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
Certifications, Licenses and Special Requirements:
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Valid Washington State ESA Counselor Certificate.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of childhood social, emotional, physical, and academic development.
Knowledge of Section 504 and other state and federal regulations regarding the identification and placement of students in special education.
Knowledge of community support resources and family service agencies.
Demonstrated ability to obtain, clarify, and exchange information.
Ability to assess guidance curriculum needs and implement the middle school guidance curriculum.
Ability to lead and facilitate individual and group activities based upon brief psycho-educational models.
Ability to act as a liaison with community family service agencies and other support resources
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Ability to participate as part of a team.
Job Locator Number: D28-02
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Tacoma School District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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 designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Lisa Nolan, 253-571-1252, ****; Title IX Coordinator, Elementary: Christa Erolin, 253-571-1318, ****; Title IX Coordinator, Secondary: Eric Hogan, 253-571-1191, ****; 504 Coordinator: Elementary, Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, ****, 253-571-1096; Secondary, Megan Nelson, ****, 253-571-1003. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.
Closing Date/Time: 3/3/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
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Tacoma
Washington
United States
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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (TPS) is one of the largest districts in Washington State serving approximately 30,000 children in preschool through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools and 4 early learning centers. 19 schools are designated as innovative.  TPS has nearly 5,000 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma. 
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