This is a long term substitute position at Springwater Environmental Sciences School - 1.0 FTE The term of employment is 8/25/25 - 12/19/25.
Email with a letter of interest and resume that include personal and professional references to miranda@springwaterschool.com
Position Description:
To provide a comprehensive counseling program for all children in schools. Consult with teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students. Provide direct support to students and families.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Implement and develop the elementary guidance curriculum, Characters of Excellence;
2. Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, and social development;
3. Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth;
4. Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding children's needs;
5. Refer children with problems and their parents to special programs, specialists and outside agencies;
6. Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school;
7. Participate in and facilitate the intervention team process;
8. Plan and evaluate the counseling program;
Mission and Vision
The mission of Springwater Environmental Sciences School is to integrate the sciences throughout the academic core curriculum in a nurturing environment created and maintained by a high level of parent and community involvement. The philosophy of Springwater Environmental Sciences School is that the sciences are conducive to powerful learning, and that increasing the presence of hands-on experiences with “real World” science in all subjects will increase motivation, relevance, and achievement for our students, as well as foster children’s natural curiosity in the world around them. We are a K-8 charter school within the Oregon City School District. www.springwaterschool.com
Core components of Springwater Environmental Sciences School Environmental and sustainable education that:
● Develops in students a love and respect for nature through outdoor experiences
● Integrates science throughout the curriculum
Inquiry and project-based learning that:
● Acts as a core process to develop critical thinking
● Facilitates and demonstrates learning
A community of learners where:
● Families, students and educators learn from each other
● Students are actively involved and present in their education
● Students recognize their role and responsibility to themselves, their neighbors, and the world
Position Type: 1.0 FTE
Temporary: 8/25/25 - 12/19/25
Salary: $44,000-75,000 per year
