School Counselor - Long Term Substitute

West Valley School District Spokane • Spokane, WA

35d

About The Position

The school counselor works with the principal to carry out the guidance and counseling program in alignment with the American School Counselor Association National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs. School counselors promote the success of all students through the implementation of this comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social needs of students (ASCA National Model Recommendation)

Requirements

• Current Washington Educational Staff Associate School Counselor certificate or, must be actively pursuing a Washington State ESA Certificate)
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• Valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of mobility.
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.
• School board policies and procedures
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
• Speak, read, and follow written or verbal communications
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a comprehensive school counseling program
• Demonstrates understanding of the American School Counselor Association framework for School Counseling programs
• Experience with Secondary level counseling

Responsibilities

• Delivers and implements effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured classroom lessons as needed and based on data
• Provides direct services through the guidance curriculum, individual student planning and preventive and responsive services, and most remaining time in program management, system support, and accountability
• Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the school-wide integration of the guidance curriculum
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals in service of the strategic plan
• Conducts effective classroom presentations to students in collaboration with administration and teachers that align with the school and district goals
• Maintain and input accurate student records in the student information system
• Assists all students, individually or in groups with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals, and plans
• Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data through frequent progress monitoring efforts to inform decisions
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, college, and career planning
• Ensures the smooth transition between levels as well as to post-secondary options
• Consults with teachers on individual students, on development stages of youth, and on intervention and prevention strategies
• Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs
• Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns or needs
• Advocates for equity and access for all students
• Provides staff with resources to accommodate individual differences and needs of students
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process
• Manages and communicates a clear means for counseling referral and other access to counseling services
• Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and assists with appropriate prevention/intervention services
• Understands and applies response to intervention, positive behavior intervention supports, restorative practices, and multi-tiered system of supports
• Provide appropriate information to staff related to the school counseling program
• Informs staff of services provided by the school counselor and how to access those services
• Assists teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data
• Actively participates in PLC teams with teachers and administrators
• Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
• Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession
• Participates on the school guidance team and serves on building and district committees
• Monitors/supervises student activities as appropriate
• Advocates and collaborates to create systemic change to improve the academic and career success of all students
• Work cooperatively with others in achieving common goals and supporting Professional Learning Communities.
• The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Benefits

• HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
• SICK LEAVE - Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees