Counselor - Orofino Elementary School

Job Summary:

To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational and life plans. The counselor will guide, listen, and lend support to students who will need services beyond the scope of the regular classroom.

• Holds a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with a Counselor Endorsement (K‑12) or is a certified social worker.
• Knowledge of computerized master schedule development.
• Broad knowledge of theories of individual and group guidance techniques, and elementary school guidance program design.
• Knowledge of state and federal testing procedures and requirements.
• Strong background in the use of technology.
• Relates extremely well to students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community groups and organizations.
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.
• Applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Employee medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage paid 100% by the district. Family benefits paid at 80% coverage. $20,000 employee life insurance and $2,000 dependent life insurance paid by the district. Eligible for PERSI retirement.

• Closing Date:
  Open until filled.
• Start Date:
  
  August 2026.
• Daily
  
  Schedule:
  
  Four‑day school week with periodic Friday work days.
• Direct Inquiries:
  Denise Pomponio, Principal: 208‑476‑4212 or pompond.
• Applications Available: https://or Select Counselor Application email HR Central Office- 1145 Riverside Ave. Orofino, . Please return application materials to Human Resources: HR.
• EOE/AA EMPLOYER VETERANS PREFERENCE.