HS Counselor, (1.0 FTE), Temp

About the role

This is a 1.0 FTE, full-time, temporary position for the 2026–2027 school year, anticipated to run from January 26, 2027 through June 22, 2027. The school counselor works with the Principal and school leadership team(s) to carry out the school’s guidance and counseling program based on the American School Counseling Association model. As a professional educator with a mental health perspective, the counselor understands and responds to the needs of a diverse student population, providing proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in delivering programs and services that support students’ social‑emotional development, academic achievement, and career preparation. The counselor may be assigned at the elementary, middle, or high school level.

License requirement: Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Oregon School Counseling License (TSPC certification).

Qualifications

• Successful experience working with culturally diverse families and communities, or demonstrated commitment to strengthening engagement within a diverse community and skills in communicating with a diverse population.
• Successful completion of a degree in school counseling and valid state (TSPC) certification as a school counselor.
• Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self‑reflection on professional practice.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with parents, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and use effectively a variety of personal and family counseling models.
• Commitment to effective collaboration and teaming within a professional learning community.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and ability to apply that knowledge to the selection and application of a comprehensive guidance‑counseling program.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Skill and ability to utilize technology to aid assessment, planning, and implementation of the counseling program.
• Skills and ability to serve as an educational leader including the ability to plan, organize, and facilitate staff meetings, planning processes, and cultural community projects and events.
• Demonstrated understanding of the American School Counseling Association comprehensive school‑counseling model.
• Any position‑specific special qualifications indicated in the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, and basic life)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Funds
• Mentorship: Dedicated mentors for new teachers
• Affinity Groups for Educators of Color

Pay

Annual salary range (2025–2026, 193‑day contract): $58,788 – $111,463 for 1.0 FTE. Initial placement is based on education and experience. The district is negotiating the licensed contract for the 2026–2027 school year; actual salary will be prorated based on FTE and start date. Stipends are pro‑rated based on 1.0 FTE and the start/end dates of the assignment.

Stipends: $2,500 for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification; $3,000 for a PhD or EdD.

Retirement: The district participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP). The district contributes the employer portion; employees contribute a mandatory 6% via payroll deduction upon eligibility (working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position). Part‑time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year also qualify.