Substitute - Counselor/Social Worker

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bethel Schools is seeking certificated counselor/social worker applicants for substitute opportunities for the 2026-27 SY. This role involves providing support to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of students, fostering a positive attitude, and working collaboratively within the school and district.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Washington State ESA certificate as Counselor or Social Worker.
Ability to commit to and be flexible within the full long-term substitute assignment.

Nice To Haves

Successful substitute experience preferred.
Preferred knowledge/experience working in areas of: substance abuse prevention/intervention, child abuse, ADD/ADHD, suicide prevention/intervention, violence prevention education (Second Step), parent support and education, and anger management.

Responsibilities

Follows all plans and other instructions provided by the counselor/social worker and/or school.
Assumes responsibility for duties assigned to the regular counselor/social worker.
Provides support to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of students - support may include classroom, small group, and individual work.
Fosters a positive attitude and communicates effectively with students, parents, and staff including those from ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds.
Works collaboratively within school and district to support all students.
Creates a safe and positive environment to best serve all students.
Utilizes effective human relations and/or communication skills.
Completes necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
Demonstrates effective classroom management.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of research-based best practices.
Is conscientious about equipment, instructional materials, records, and reports.
Remains on duty and available during the professional workday.
Communicates with the regular counselor/social worker, either by telephone and/or in writing.
May support building with master schedule, vocational/career counseling, test administration, attendance, 504s.
If applicable, ability to provide and adhere to the above via remote learning.
Other duties as assigned.