What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - WDMS position at West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J?
Counselor - Wood Middle School
The start date for this position is the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.
Please Note: Salary listed does not reflect a yet to be negotiated salary increase for the 2022-2023 school year.
Please note: To comply with Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Order, all staff, substitutes and volunteers in K-12 schools are required to be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021. Upon hire we will need to collect a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination card or evidence of a qualifying medical or religious exception from the mandate.
Position Description:
The school counselor works directly with students, strategizes with teams so students are academically and socially successful, plans with the school leadership team for staff development, and communicates with parents. The counselor will collaborate with staff to implement academic and social support systems that engage and ensure success for all students; focus on counseling that is integrated with learning and character education that promotes a growth mindset and academic progress.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of best practices in counseling;
- Masters Degree preferred;
- Oregon teaching license in assigned area(s) and proper endorsements
A counselor in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District joins a community of professionals who embrace the district's mission and six guiding vision themes:
How do we create learning communities for the greatest thinkers and most thoughtful people for the world?
Six Guiding Vision Themes
- Demonstrates personal and academic excellence;
- Provides a personalized education to improve student performance;
- Establishes community partnerships and expands the classroom beyond the school;
- Creates a circle of support for each student;
- Educates the whole person-intellectually, emotionally, physically, and ethically;
- Integrates technology in daily living.
Community and District Information:
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nestled within two thriving cities, West Linn and Wilsonville, within the rural area of Clackamas County. Both communities have a strong legacy of support for their schools, music and arts endeavors, and the overall well-being of their patrons. The school district and surrounding communities have experienced steady, constant growth over the past three decades. The estimated student population of the District as of December 2020 is 9,206.
It is the policy of the West Linn-Wilsonville Board of Education and School District (WLWV) that no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veterans' status, genetic information, or disability shall occur if the employee with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. These protections apply to students, employees, and other members of the public. West Linn-Wilsonville School District is committed to equal access and equal opportunity in all activities/services, educational programs, and employment. Persons having questions regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, 503-673-7095.
