High School Counselor

North Clackamas Schools is seeking highly qualified applicants for the following position: High School Counselor Date Available: 01/26/2027 This position is anticipated to begin January 26, 2027 and end June 22, 2027. Location: Adrienne C Nelson High School 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 providesproactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the student’s social-emotional development, academic achievement and career preparation. The school counselor may be assigned at the elementary, middle, or high school level. Qualifications: 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 diversecommunity and skills in communicating with a diverse population.• Successful completion of a degree in school counseling and valid state (TSPC) certification(s) asa school counselor.• Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professionalgrowth 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 counselingmodels.• 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 theselection 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 thecounseling program.• Skills and ability to serve as an educational leader including the ability to plan, organize, andfacilitate staff meetings, planning processes, and cultural community projects and events.• Demonstrated understanding of the American School Counseling Association comprehensiveschool-counseling model.• Any position-specific special qualifications indicated in the recruitment process.