0.6 School Counselor - Long Term Substitute

Eatonville School District • Eatonville, WA

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About The Position

The 0.6 School Counselor is a long-term substitute supporting students enrolled in the ESD New Beginnings Open Doors Reengagement Program, in alignment with the School Improvement Plan. The role provides targeted academic, social-emotional, and reengagement support to highly credit-deficient and disengaged students. Its purpose is to remove barriers to participation, strengthen school affiliation, and improve on-time graduation and re-enrollment outcomes.

The estimated leave coverage period is February 23, 2027, through June 16, 2027, for three days per week and 7.5 hours per day. Pay is $180 per day for the first 20 days; after 20 days, compensation follows the EEA base salary schedule, ranging from $318.02 to $682.88 per day.

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• Support re-engagement of students withdrawn for non-participation, including outreach, re-enrollment planning, and transition coordination.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 the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB); minimum hours requirement applies.
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS); minimum hours requirement applies.
• Sick leave in accordance with I-1433.

What This Job Offers

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