Baker School District - 5J
BAKER MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING
IN/OUT OF DISTRICT
Date Open: May 23rd, 2016
POSITION TITLE
*Baker Middle School Guidance Counselor
POSITION DESCRIPTION
*The primary purpose of this position is to support all students in receiving an appropriate education that will enable them to develop into responsible and caring adults. The counselor will facilitate social, emotional, and academic growth. The counselor will implement guidance programs following State and District goals that meet the individual needs and development of each student. Counseling sessions with students should provide both personal and academic guidance that will assist them in being academically and emotionally ready for success in high school.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
*Current Oregon License with proper endorsement. Master’s degree in Counseling or
ability to receive proper qualifications.
* Quality experience in working with middle school students and an extra-ordinary ability to build professional relationships with students and staff.
CONTRACT INFORMATION
*This position will begin in the fall of the 2016/17 school year
*The current salary scale, is $30,986 - 58,734 depending on years of experience and level of education. Baker School District 5J allows all years of experience to be used in placing the counselor on the salary schedule.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
*Knowledge of students’ educational and developmental stages;
*Demonstrate knowledge of resources to assist students in selecting personal/educational goals;
*Able to select and utilize strategies to enhance students’ abilities to make choices;
*Think creatively and reflectively to develop student schedules;
*Able to engage students in learning and decision making;
*Communicate and provide feedback to students and families;
*Work effectively with colleagues and administration;
*Demonstrate flexible and creative alternatives in any counseling situation;
*Able to create an environment of respect and rapport with students.
APPLICATION PROCESS – Out of District
*Assemble and submit an application file to the Personnel Department, Baker School District 5J, 2090 Fourth Street, Baker City OR 97814, 541 524-2261. Your application should include, but is not limited to:
*Application
*Letter of Interest
*Resume
*Three current letters of recommendation
*Copy of License/Endorsement
*Transcripts
APPLICATION Process – In District
*Letter of Interest and Resume
SELECTION GUIDELINE:DATE CLOSES: June 7, ’16 or Until Filled
Baker School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, culture and/or financial status.