Elementary Counselor at Northside Elementary Half-time (.50 FTE) JobID: 1777

• Position Type:

  Certified Specialist/ Counselor - Elementary

• Date Posted:

  4/17/2024

• Location:

  Northside Elementary

• Position Start Date:

  08/26/2024

     Elementary Counselor at Northside Elementary - Half-time (.50 FTE)Elementary Counselors provide knowledge and support to help students develop positive decision-making and communication skills, and positive attitudes toward school, their peers and themselves.The salary range for the 2024-25 school year is $24,569 - $35,509 depending on applicable years of experience. There are stipends available for education levels at Doctorate Degree and National Board Certification.New Counselors to LPOSD are paired with a Mentor Counselor during your first year of employment, assisting you in establishing yourself in the profession and the District. Counselors coordinate services with students, families, Teachers, Principals, and School Psychologists to support students in grades K-6.LPOSD is well supported by the community, and there are many parents and other community members who regularly volunteer in our schools. Find out more about some of the great things that are happening in our District by visiting ourDistrict website (http://www.lposd.org) .A full Job Description can be found in the Attachments section below. Applicants who do not currently hold an Idaho Pupil Service Staff Credential are encouraged to contact the Idaho State Department of Education for certification requirements. Visit their websitehere (http://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/) .Minimum Qualifications - Possession of, or ability to obtain, Idaho Pupil Service Staff Credential with endorsement for School Counselor (K-12) OR School Social Worker - Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents/guardians and other stakeholdersLake Pend Oreille School District reserves the right to close this position prior to the posted Application Deadline at its discretion.LPOSD will accord a preference to employment of veterans of the U.S. Armed Services in accord with provisions of Idaho Code 65-503 or it successor. In the event of equal qualifications for an available position, a veteran or family member who qualifies for preference pursuant to Idaho Code 65-503 or its successor will be employed.LPOSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or the presence of any disability.