Substitute Counselor(S) 2026-27

Bellevue School District•Bellevue, WA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Substitute school counselors provide services to students, parents, school staff and the community at grades K-12. The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Requirements

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington state Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate in counseling
Demonstrated skill and experience supporting and contributing to the success of full continuum of special needs students
Demonstrated skill and experience working with diverse populations, including, but not limited to minorities, immigrants, low-income and homeless, non-English speaking, etc.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, judgment, discretion, problem-solving skills, and initiative; culturally relevant effective human relation skills, including diplomacy, tact, people management skills, humor, and flexibility
Skills in oral and written communication; team building; problem-solving; time management; program design; evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of services
Ability to maintain confidentiality; work effectively under pressure and remain flexible
Ability to monitor and reflect on own job performance, encourage feedback from school teams and administrators; participate in ongoing training to enhance professional skills; continue professional study and activities; stay current on issues
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed
The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Nice To Haves

Experience and training in social justice and equity highly preferred
Training and/or experience in counseling students re: substance abuse, sex education, suicide ideation, and other personal/social needs
Ability to instruct in multiple languages preferred
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment preferred

Responsibilities

School counseling core curriculum: delivery of structured lessons to help students attain desired competencies in three domains: academic, career, and personal/social, supporting the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for students’ developmental level;
Individual student planning: counselors coordinate ongoing systemic activities designed to assist students in establishing personal goals and developing future goals; provide case management for 504 plans;
Responsive services: designed to meet students’ immediate needs and concerns, including individual counseling, small-group settings, and/or crisis response;
Indirect student services: counselors interact with others in collaborative settings, consulting with parents, teachers, and other providers;
Accountability: counselors utilize data to determine effectiveness of the school counseling program and counseling interventions to guide future actions and improve future results for all students.