School Counselor - Middle School Counselor

Job Title: School Counselor - Middle School Counselor
Category: Licensed Specialists

The Fern Ridge School District 28J is currently seeking applicants for a 1.0 FTE School Counselor position at Fern Ridge Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate license and endorsement(s) in the State of Oregon and demonstrate knowledge of best practices in teaching.

Responsibilities: Work towards creating a vibrant learning community by enhancing the social, emotional, and academic development of our secondary students.

This position will focus on student mental, physical and social health as well as provide behavior and emotional/social supports. School counselors may also facilitate 504 plans and assist with the pre-referral process for Special Education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing excellence for every student so that each will reach their greatest potential as well as model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity.

Application Process: Applicants are invited to apply through Frontline.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Date: August 21, 2024

Benefit Details: Salary Range: $42,607 - $81,813 depending on education and experience.

There are many benefits to eligible Fern Ridge School District employees including:

Paid Personal Days
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible spending account
403B and PERS.
Comprehensive staff wellness program
For more information visit the Staff page of our website and click on Employee Benefits at www.fernridge.k12.or.us

Contact Information:

Michelle Smith, Administrative Assistant 88834 Territorial Rd. Elmira, Or 97437
Fern Ridge School District 28J Ph: 541-935-2253 ext 1203
Human Resources Department Email: msmith@fernridge.k12.or.us

Fern Ridge School District is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:

The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, sex or age in its programs or activities.

Equal employment opportunity treatment will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, transferring, promoting, and training of all employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age veterans' status, genetic information, marital status, and disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.

If you have any concerns or complaints, please contact Human Resources at 541-935-2253 Ext 1203.

Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pensions.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicant's veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.