0.4 School Counselor - School Improvement Support (ESD New Beginnings)

Eatonville School District • Eatonville, WA

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About The Position

The 0.4 School Counselor will provide targeted academic, social-emotional, and reengagement support to students enrolled in the ESD New Beginnings Open Doors Reengagement Program, in alignment with the School Improvement Plan. The role is designed to remove barriers to participation, strengthen school affiliation, and improve on-time graduation and re-enrollment outcomes for highly credit-deficient and disengaged students.

This is a one-year position scheduled for two days per week, 7.5 hours per day. Salary is based on Base+Enrichment, with additional days applicable; salary is prorated based on days worked.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State ESA certificate.
• Collaborative attitude and desire to learn.
• Successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and a Sexual Misconduct background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in counseling high school-aged students.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized counseling and academic planning focused on credit attainment, graduation pathways, and postsecondary transitions.
• Maintain regular, proactive contact with students and families to support engagement, attendance, and persistence.
• Identify and address social-emotional, mental health, and economic barriers to learning, and connect students with appropriate school-based and community resources.
• Support re-engagement efforts for students withdrawn for non-participation, including outreach, re-enrollment planning, and transition coordination.
• Collaborate with the principal, graduation specialist, academic coaching staff, and Graduation Alliance partners to align supports and monitor progress.
• Maintain documentation and data related to student contacts, supports provided, engagement trends, and progress toward School Improvement Plan goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long-term disability plans through and in accordance with School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) rules.
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Paid leave benefits, per the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or School Board Policy, including sick leave, personal leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
• Supplemental compensation for extended days, professional development, and stipend reimbursement, per the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed