Tumwater - Counselor 26-27

Tumwater School District•Tumwater, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor is a certified educator who designs and implements a comprehensive, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model and Tumwater School District expectations. The counselor delivers services in the academic, career, and social/emotional domains, provides school‑wide SEL instruction, facilitates short‑term individual and small‑group counseling, and partners with staff, families, and community to support student achievement, equity, and positive behavior. The counselor is a vital member of our PBIS and multi‑tiered systems of support teams, coordinates Section 504, helps organize Smarter Balanced testing, and mentor’s 5th-grade student leaders.

Requirements

Valid Washington State ESA Certificate in School Counseling (required)
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
Knowledge of personal, social/emotional, and career development counseling, PBIS, MTSS, trauma‑informed, and restorative practices
Experience or training in supporting students with autism and related disabilities and diverse learner needs
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with students, families, staff, and community partners
Proficiency in assessment tools, data‑driven decision making, and development of 504 plans
Capacity to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive counseling practices

Responsibilities

Deliver proactive, developmentally appropriate SEL/classroom guidance lessons (emotion regulation, friendship skills, conflict resolution, self‑advocacy).
Provide short‑term individual & group counseling using evidence‑based practices for social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Respond to crises with trauma‑informed intervention; participate on school safety and wellness teams.
Collaborate with the PBIS team to implement Tier 1 expectations, recognition systems, and contribute to Tier 2/3 planning.
Support staff with behavior plans, de‑escalation strategies, and maintain CPI or comparable training.
Coordinate Section 504: case management, meetings, accommodations, compliance documentation.
Assist with registration, student scheduling, academic planning, and Smarter Balanced testing logistics and staff training.
Facilitate development (peer mentoring, service roles, character‑building activities).
Coordinate resources with families, community agencies, and outside service providers to remove barriers to learning.
Promote restorative practices through class meetings, restorative circles, and conflict mediation.
Collect, analyze, and present attendance, behavior, and achievement data; monitor student progress and adjust supports.
Support students with disabilities through transition planning and vocational readiness.
Maintain professional growth through ongoing education and district training.
Actively engage in professional learning communities and school leadership initiatives.
Supervise students during school‑sponsored activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or district leadership.