Middle School Counselor, (1.0 FTE), Full Time, Permanent, 2025-2026 School Year
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Middle School experience preferred.
The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
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Position Summary:
The school counselor works with the Principal and school leadership team(s) in carrying out the school’s guidance and counseling program, which is 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. The counselor provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ social emotional development, academic achievement and career preparation. The school 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.
Benefits:
We invite you to click here and visit our Benefits Website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which include:
- 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
Job Group: Licensed Wage Placement Table
Salary:
- Annual Salary Range (2025-2026): $58,788 - $111,463 (193-Day Contract). Initial placement based on education, experience.
- This salary range reflects 1.0 FTE. Actual salary is prorated based on FTE and start date.
- Stipend(s) are pro-rated based on 1.0 FTE and start/end dates of position/assignment.
- As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive:
- A stipend of $2,500 if certified by NBPTS (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards).
- A stipend of $3,000 if you hold a PhD or EdD.
Retirement Contribution:
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a 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(s) 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.
The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222. For these Title lX inquiries, please contact 503.353.6000.
For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd
