Middle School Counselor/Student Support in Redmond, Oregon at Redmond Proficiency Academy

Redmond Proficiency Academy (RPA) is seeking a student-centered, collaborative, and dynamic Temporary Middle School Counselor to serve our grades 6-8 community in Redmond, Oregon. The position will be available mid-August through early December. RPA operates on an innovative, proficiency-based educational model where student choice, flexibility, and individualized growth are core values.

The temporary school counselor will stand in to provide continuity of care, delivering short-term academic, social-emotional, and crisis intervention support. The ideal candidate thrives in an "all hands on deck" charter school environment where building strong, authentic relationships with students, staff, and families is highly valued.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities1. Social-Emotional & Crisis Counseling

• Individual & Group Counseling: Provide targeted, short-term individual counseling and responsive small-group interventions focusing on self-esteem, peer relationships, emotional regulation, and anxiety management.
• Crisis Intervention: Deliver immediate support and de-escalation for students experiencing mental health crises, behavioral challenges, or difficult family dynamics.
• Community Referrals: Identify high-risk students and coordinate seamlessly with outside local mental health providers and social services to secure long-term care.

2. Academic Guidance & Transition Support

• Proficiency-Based Guidance: Assist middle school students with navigating their personal learning paths, managing academic workloads, and developing strong organizational habits aligned with RPA’s unique grading model.
• High School Readiness: Introduce 8th-grade students to high school graduation pathways, encouraging proactive academic choices.
• Student Onboarding: Work alongside school registrars and leadership to help new students smoothly transition into the RPA middle school community.

3. Collaboration & Systems Support

• Staff Consultation: Partner with teachers, learning specialists, and administrators to design classroom behavior plans and accommodate diverse learning needs.
• Family Engagement: Maintain open communication with parents and guardians, offering strategies to support student well-being at home.
• Data & Compliance: Maintain confidential, accurate student counseling notes and documentation in absolute alignment with FERPA guidelines and Oregon school counseling frameworks.