1.0 Counselor on Special Assignment - Student Services - Temporary

## Description **Bend-La Pine Schools** **Bend, Oregon 97703** Bend-La Pine Schools is committed to the principle of equity. Equity supersedes the notion of equality, where all are treated the same. Pursuing equity requires the removal of barriers and the promotion of inclusive practices so that all students fully benefit. The principle of equity will inform all BLS policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations. Studies have shown that some individuals (women and people of color, for example) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification in a job description. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the position, and we acknowledge that that candidate may be an individual from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of a position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. **Position Title: Counselor on Special Assignment (COSA)** **Department: Student Services** **Reports To: Director of Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-Being** # JOB DEFINITION: The Counselor on Special Assignment (COSA) provides district-level coordination, and support for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Bend-La Pine Schools’ comprehensive K–12 school counseling program. This position works with Student Services leadership, school counselors, administrators, district departments, families, and community partners to strengthen aligned counseling practices, student support systems, and equitable access to academic, social-emotional, career, and postsecondary opportunities. The COSA supports consistent implementation of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), transition planning, family engagement, and college and career readiness efforts across schools. The position provides coaching, consultation, professional learning, technical assistance, and resource development for school counselors and administrators, while using program and student outcome data to evaluate services, identify needs, and support continuous improvement. The COSA serves as a district resource for counseling-related systems, procedures, academic planning, course alignment, student transitions, and postsecondary readiness. The position requires collaboration across departments and schools to ensure counseling services are aligned, accessible, responsive to student needs, and supportive of district priorities. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** - Under the direction of Student Services leadership, support district-level leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) aligned with ASCA National Model, state guidance, and district priorities. - Lead and support districtwide counseling system improvements, including implementation planning, change management, and alignment of counseling practices across schools - Support clarity, consistency, and alignment of school counselor roles and responsibilities through guidance, resources, professional learning, and implementation supports. - Support site-based school counselors in the ongoing development and implementation of a Multi-Tiered, Multi-Domain System of Support (MTSS) that promotes academic, career, social-emotional, and postsecondary readiness outcomes for all students. - Consult with site administrators, school counselors, families, and district staff regarding student support systems, interventions, accommodations, and best practices to ensure equitable access and success for all students.\ - Serve as a key resource for counseling-related policies, procedures, and student support services. - Collaborate with Instructional Technology, Teaching and Learning, and oth…