Position:

High School Counselor

Location:

High School Counselor, Klamath Union High School

Function:

High School Counselor

Assist students in the successful transition into and from high school, developing plans to meet personal and/or academic goals and occupational educational life plans. Provide appropriate interventions for students facing difficult personal or family problems, which may impede their ability to learn.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

High School Counselor

Pupil Education Plan; 9 – 12 Guidance; Advise students, parents/guardians for the purpose of providing information on students’ progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition into and from high school; Coordinate with school community, including teachers, college and university personnel, military, and resource specialists to facilitate the delivery of appropriate programs and services; Monitor student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ goals; Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to best meet the needs of all students; Work cooperatively with administrator to determine the allocation of one’s time and priorization of duties; Assist in the development of the Master Schedule; Assist teachers and administration in establishing school programs and activities which promote safe, healthy and positive choices for behavior including service-learning and leadership opportunities; Schedule student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting graduation and college eligibility requirements; Present information on various topics (e.g. scholarships, financial aid, goal-setting, skill development, scheduling and post-high school planning) for the purpose of providing required information and/or advice to enhance and support student and family decision making; Provide information and/or learning opportunities for parents/guardians which address issues pertinent to assisting their high school student succeed; Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying informant to parents, teachers, external agencies and higher education; Research program eligibility requirements (i.e. financial aid, college eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining knowledge of eligibility requirements and provide counsel to students; Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities; Maintain professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement; Coordinate and assist appropriate instruction or learning opportunities for students with specialized programs; Take all reasonable precautions to provide a safe, secure learning environment; Assist in student testing and interpretation of results.

Participate in various meetings (e.g. staff, team, parent conferences, in-service training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information or sharing expertise.

Maintain a high level of professional integrity by adhering to the Teacher Standards and Practices requirement for an Ethical Educator, as well as Board Policy and State Law.

Develop a positive working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents and community; Help facilitate and coordinate school-to-work partnerships with the goal of expanding classroom instruction and work-related skills; Maintain satisfactory attendance as defined in District policy and regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Hold an Oregon teaching license through Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, Counselor endorsement.

Bilingual - preferrably in English and Spanish.

Salary:           

2016 - 2017 Certified Salary Schedule $38,467.00 - $71,402.00

2017 - 2018 Certified Salary Schedule currently being negotiated.