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  Req#: 3524
  Position: Deer Park High School Counselor Date: 3/25/2023 Posting ID: 24-201 Overview/Purpose: Job Summary: The high school counselor is an integral member of the high school team and helps to create a positive school culture for academic achievement, career and college readiness, and personal/social development. This position supports students in successfully achieving their educational goals through academic planning, career guidance, and overcoming personal barriers to success. The high school counselor collaborates with the principal and staff on issues related to the success of high school students and provides crisis intervention and short-term counseling services to students. Duties Responsibilities [or Essential Functions]: Advise caseload of students toward achieving educational goals and obtaining a high school diploma Provide culturally competent career, educational, and short-term personal counseling. Identify individual learning needs of students and provide referral and/or assistance as needed. Maintain knowledge of state graduation requirements Provide crisis intervention to individuals and/or groups of students. Advise and monitor all identified College Bound Scholarship students. Promote and assist families with FAFSA applications. Develop and maintain community resources for student referral. Utilize data to identify, implement, and evaluate student (individual or group) practices that might reduce impediments to student learning and enhance student success Adhere to legal and ethical standards and principles of the school counseling profession and educational systems, follow district and state policies and procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders such as parents and guardians, teachers, administrators, and community leaders to create learning opportunities that promote educational equity and success. Represent and advocate for Deer Park School District and its students on college committees and in the larger K12 community. Consistently utilize a collaborative approach to work with others, solve problems and resolve conflict. Participate in self-improvement and professional development activities in the field of expertise and demonstrate current knowledge and skills. Develop strategies and increase awareness to foster and support cultural diversity and non-discrimination. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Demonstrated knowledge of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skill in the use of technology to enhance student learning preferred. Demonstrated classroom management skills and ability to differentiate instruction. Evidence of ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. Aware of current educational developments and applications Demonstrated appreciation of and sensitivity to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities Willingness, interest, and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision. Commitment and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standards Skills: Keyboarding and use of computers for report writing and computer analysis of data. Collaborative meeting facilitation and staff training in the areas of school counseling. Knowledge: Understanding of the multi-facet nature of school counseling and familiarity with the strategies, guidelines, professional responsibilities, and laws associated with the field. Abilities: Able to work both collaboratively on teams and independently in the day-to-day execution of the duties and tasks of a school counselor. Must be able to work quickly and efficiently with attention to detail and timelines. Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with students, parents, and staff. Must be able to meet the challenge of mediating diverse ideas, opinions, and needs between various stakeholders. Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree with academic preparation appropriate to a counseling assignment Washington ESA in counseling required. Demonstrated ability in individual and group counseling. Demonstrated skill and experience working with multi-ethnic and multicultural populations. Three years of successful counseling experience preferred. Excellent verbal and written skills Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Seldom (less than 10%) Limited (10-30%) Moderate (31-60%) Frequent (61-100%) Lifting up to 50 lbs Standing Sitting Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs Exposure to human borne pathogens Lifting up to 25 lbs Stooping, bending Lift assist over 50 lbs Twisting, pushing, pulling Exposure to outside elements Walking Salary Range: $61,970 - $101,895 per year depending on experience and degree. Contract Year 180days, 7.5 hours per day Benefits: Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/ https://www.drs.wa.gov/ Evaluation: This position is evaluated by the building principal. Application Requirements Applicants must complete the application online: dpsd.org http://www.dpsd.org and must include the following: Resume Cover letter Three (3) letters of reference Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor) VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY AND UNITED STATES WORK AUTHORIZATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE EMPLOYMENT COMMENCES. A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire. Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences. Please contact Alexa Allman at 509-464-5509 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process. Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, 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. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to: Civil Rights Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator Steve Hitchcock Suzanne McKibbon Assistant Principal Director of Special Services 509-464-5708 509-464-5526 Steve.hitchcock@dpsdmail.org suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org

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