The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate. Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.

ATTACHMENTS: Current resume, Cover Letter, 3 Letters of Recommendation and a Valid ESA Certificate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of both personal and career counseling
• Ability to be flexible; ability to organize time, materials, ability to project enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and community
• Ability to initiate programs which aid student development
• Experience or ability to work with students with autism or on the PDD spectrum
• Demonstrated ability to relate in a positive way with the students, staff, parents, and the community, e., skill in human relations which demonstrate sensitivity to needs and concerns of others
• Knowledge of research-based strategies and intervention
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, administration & support personnel in a team approach to solving individual learning problems
• Ability to use varied educational/development assessments instruments
• Knowledge of and/or experience related to state mandated standards and assessments
• Ability to identify through formal and informal testing the strengths and areas of growth in the self-help and prevocational areas of students
• Ability to provide training in self-help and prevocational skills in cooperation with the multi-disciplinary team as determined by individual assessment
• Ability to carry out and modify behavior modification programs in cooperation with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to provide to parents/families specific techniques or programs to intervene, maintain and/or change identified strengths/areas of growth
• Attend initial training and maintain certification in district accepted de-escalation and aversive physical interventions
• Willingness to benefit from district supervision, evaluation programs and professional development
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards throughout all duties
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide individual and group guidance and counseling in social/personal, academic and career areas
• Plan, coordinate and implement the building guidance program and work cooperatively with other staff to create a healthy learning environment
• Provide assistance to staff and students within the classroom and through school guidance activities
• Work together with and consult with teachers and administrators concerning the educational development of students
• Assist in communicating to parents the total school program
• Consult with parents in the areas of educational and personal development of their children
• Help implement referral procedures appropriate to situations
• Help with the orientation of students involved in grade level movement, transfer, entry and withdrawal
• Initiate and maintain adequate student and office records in meeting the responsibilities of the position