Secondary School Counselor (8805)

Evergreen Public Schools•Vancouver, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) is seeking a Secondary School Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time, continuing position. The district is committed to eliminating predictable outcomes by demographic group and strives to be a diverse community that provides opportunities, access, resources, and support for all members to succeed. The goal is to recruit, hire, and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring unique talents and skills to encourage students to thrive academically. The district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff in a racially and culturally diverse community. The counselor will be responsible for planning, implementing, and assisting in evaluating the school’s comprehensive, data-driven guidance program, guiding students through educational and career plans, and providing individual and group counseling. This role involves consulting with various stakeholders, coordinating resources, and participating in school testing programs and professional development.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
Valid Washington ESA school counselor
Must have regular, consistent attendance
Work directly within the student information system to develop and manage both school and individual student schedules
Participate in building assessment and intervention teams
Demonstrated knowledge of technology and an ability to incorporate into instructional programs
Knowledge of and willingness to implement best practices required
Commitment to life-long learning and professional growth
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others
Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures
Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms
Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students
Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage
The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals

Nice To Haves

Secondary counseling experience preferred
WESPaC/Skyward experience preferred
Experience with student scheduling, comprehensive academic and career planning, 504 guidelines, and Special Education services and guidelines preferred
Community agency collaboration experience preferred
Experience with the development and support of new academic programs preferred
Experience working with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse students and families preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and assist in evaluating the school’s comprehensive, data- driven guidance program
Understand and be able to apply the principles of ASCA, the national school counseling model
Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans
Counsel individual students and small groups of students
Use research-based theories and best practices appropriate to school counseling
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant personnel to enhance the work of guidance counseling
Coordinate school and community personnel and resources to enhance the work of guidance counseling
Use an effective referral process to assist students in accessing special programs and resources
Participate in the planning and evaluation of district, state and school testing programs
Interpret test and other appraisal results effectively
Work cooperatively and effectively with teams
Engage in on-going professional development
Adhere to ethical, legal and professional standards
Adhere to district policies, regulations and procedures

Benefits

Medical insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
Dental insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
Vision insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
Basic long-term disability insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
Basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account for High Deductible Health Plan (FPFSA)
Other supplemental benefits
Employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
Paid holidays
Paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave
Additional negotiated leave options (found in Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Additional pay provisions for certificated positions (e.g., TRI pay, In-Service days, Extended Contracts)