Temporary School Counselor

•Echo Shaw Elementary/Tom McCall Upper Elementary

FOREST GROVE SD 15

Tom McCall Upper Elementary School

•Forest Grove, Oregon This job is also posted in Forest Grove School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5911571

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

This posting will remain open until filled

Location:

0.5 Tom McCall Upper Elementary/ 0.5 Echo Shaw Elementary

This position is temporary from October 19, 2026

•January 29, 2027

FTE:

1.0

Salary will be prorated based on number of days worked in contract year

Start Date:

August 25, 2025

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job Title:

Temporary School Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY

The School Counselor provides and promotes a comprehensive, developmental program of guidance and counseling, as outlined by the Oregon Framework, to assist all students in the areas of academic achievement, career decision-making, personal/social growth and community involvement. The School Counselor reports to the School Principal or designee and does not supervise any employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The school counselor advocates and supports the academic and personal development of all students through the following components:

1).

Guidance Curriculum Suggested Time Allocation:

Elementary:

35

•45%;

Middle School:

25

•35%;

High School:

15

•25%

Classroom Guidance (Systematic)

Small Group Activities/Instruction

Parent Education and Support

Community Events School Presentations and programs

2). Individual Student Planning

Suggested Time Allocation:

Elementary:

5

•10%;

Middle School:

15

•25%;

High School:

25

•35%

Goal-oriented counseling/planning

Transition Planning

College and Career Planning

Parent/Teacher Conferences

3). Responsive Services

Suggested Time Allocation:

Elementary:

30

•40%;

Middle School:

30

•40%;

High School:

25

•35%

Consultation

Individual Counseling Crisis Counseling

Social Service Integration/Referral

4). System Support and Integration

Suggested Time Allocation:

Elementary:

10

•15%;

Middle School:

10

•15%;

High School:

10

•15%

School Climate and Enrichment Activities

Staff Development and Staff and Community Relations/Outreach

Advisory Councils

Community Outreach

Program Management, Research, and Development using research

Professional Association and Development

5). Student Advocacy

Suggested Time Allocation:

Student advocacy is an integral part of the content framework and cannot be separated out as a delivery method. Therefore, it does not have a recommended counselor time distribution

Communicate/consult with students, staff and parents about student's school related needs

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.

Participate in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues and parents/guardians.

Confer regularly with immediate supervisor

Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Required

Masters in School Counseling

Thorough knowledge of the Oregon Framework for Guidance and Counseling and the ASCA National Model.

Skills

Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to large and small groups

Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with diverse individuals and groups

Proficient in the use of a computer and other Internet based applications, including, but not limited to, email and systems applications

Knowledge

Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code

Abilities

Ability to develop, organize and manage a school-wide counseling and guidance program

Demonstrates command of oral and written English language

Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers

Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job Ability to work harmoniously with others

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

Holds an appropriate license from Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon and the required endorsement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an eight-hour day employee may: Stand/Walk [ ] None [ ] 1-4 hrs [ ] 4-6 hrs [X] 6-8 hrs Sit [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [X] 5-8 hrs Drive [ ] None [X] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs Employee may use hands for repetitive: [X] Single Grasping [X] Pushing and Pulling [X] Fine Manipulation Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls: [ ] Yes [ X ] No Employee may need to: Bend [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all Squat [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all Climb Stairs [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all Lift [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all

Lifting:

[ ]

Sedentary Work:

Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking. [ ]

Light Work:

Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. [X]

Medium Work:

Lifting 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. [ ]

Medium Heavy Work:

Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. [ ]

Heavy Work:

Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District, 503-357-6171.

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$57,386 to $112,818 Per Year

Job Requirements