NEWBERG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Posting Date: April 11, 2017
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NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION
Position Title:
Counselor – Newberg High School
Filing Deadline:
April 28, 2017
Classification:
Licensed, Regular, Full-Time Position
Grades/Location:
Grades 9-12, Newberg High School
Start Date:
August 24, 2017
Hours/Days:
8 hours per day; 190 days per year + 2 for New Teacher Inservice
Salary:
According to the 2016-17 Licensed Salary Schedule: $37,262 - $73,890 (2017-18
salary schedule TBD). Includes 6% PERS contribution, family benefit package, LTD
and Life Insurance.
Description:
Advise and counsel adolescents using a mental health perspective that reflects an
understanding of the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population.
Provide leadership by delivering high-quality services aligned with the district’s vision
and mission of meeting the needs of all students. Support the academic achievement
of all students as they prepare for success in the 21st Century by working directly with
teachers, students and parents. Collaborate with a team to design, develop, implement
and continually evaluate and improve a systematic school-counseling program that
ensures all students graduate career and life ready.
Requirements:
Current Oregon school counselor license. Ability to develop and maintain positive
working relationships with faculty and staff and work well with a diverse group of
students and parents. Ability to create and run support groups for parents/students and
to use technology to support counseling work.
Qualifications Desired: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Knowledge of college entrance procedures,
testing and ODE requirements. Experience with student counseling. Training in
running and maintaining small counseling support groups. Communication skills.
Conflict resolution training.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must apply online at:
https://newberg.schoolrecruiter.net/index.aspx and upload a cover letter, résumé, teaching license, transcripts,
and three letters of reference written within the last three years. NOTE: Upload multiple reference letters as
one document. Current employees should submit a transfer form and letter of interest to: Loree Reinhardt,
Human Resources Specialist, Newberg School District, 714 E. Sixth Street, Newberg OR 97132. 503-5545039.
Applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview.
Newberg School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Actively Seeks Minority Applicants.
The District complies with Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Title IX Requirements.