School Counselor - Secondary

Northshore School District 417 • Bothell, WA

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About The Position

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. This is a "pool" posting for multiple vacancies for the 2025-26 school year. When a vacancy is open to external applicants, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed in the spring or summer. Please apply to the area(s) you are interested in and endorsed (or will be endorsed) to teach and indicate those areas in your cover letter and/or resume. Job Summary: This position plans, implements, and delivers a comprehensive culturally responsive school counseling program that creates and maintains a safe and inclusive learning environment aligned with the district strategic plan for students enrolled in the Northshore School District to ensure the success of all students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree along with the completion of a teacher's preparation program and endorsement skills examinations.
• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate in School Counseling.
• Candidates who are new to the profession or moving from out of state, may apply if anticipated to obtain certification prior to the position start date or first day of school.
• Knowledge of developmental needs of students within assigned age range
• knowledge of subject matter content and pedagogy
• classroom management and organizational skills
• skill in conflict resolution
• ability to implement district adopted curriculum
• ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• ability to adapt to changes quickly
• ability to be an effective and collaborative member of a team
• ability to maintain confidentiality
• ability to improve professional skills
• ability to effectively use and integrate technology into curriculum
• ability to learn new policies and procedures quickly
• ability to maintain a valid WA State Teaching Certificate

Nice To Haves

• experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in a large school system.

Responsibilities

• plans, implements, and delivers a comprehensive culturally responsive school counseling program that creates and maintains a safe and inclusive learning environment aligned with the district strategic plan for students enrolled in the Northshore School District to ensure the success of all students.

Benefits

• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions
• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time