K-12 School Counselor
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Job Description
July 25 2025
Vacancy Notice
2025-2026 School Year
K-12 School Counselor
Mead Learning Options
1.0 Continuing
M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide a comprehensive counseling program for students and specifically provide services to meet the needs of assigned students; consult with teachers staff and parents to enhance effectiveness in helping students
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide preventive remedial and crisis intervention services (with specific intervention skills/techniques) to students staff and parents and promote and provide a constructive use of educational opportunities
- Work with students in small group settings focusing on a variety of issues such as conflict resolution and anger management
- Evaluate students who have been referred and conduct social and emotional assessments including the ability to use appropriate instruments and conduct observations and home visits
- Consult with parents teachers and other staff involved with the student regarding the childs program and any adaptations needed to facilitate improved performance and attitude in the classroom or at home
- Serve as a resource liaison between the local school district and outside agencies and parents when appropriate
- Foster student responsibility appropriate social behavior integrity valuing of cultural diversity and respect for self and others by role modeling and learning activities
- Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment where students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
- Interpret and use data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis instructional planning and program evaluation
- Maintain appropriate reports and records on each assigned student; protect each students confidentiality; and provide specific reports according to procedures or as assigned
- Act in a professional and ethical manner comply with policies and procedures and adhere to professional standards at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned by administrators of the Mead School District
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Washington State ESA counseling certificate as required by law and regulation or ability to obtain said Washington State ESA counseling certificate prior to first contracted day.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Demonstrate personal attributes necessary in the Counseling profession: warmth caring approachability enthusiasm and sense of humor
- Possess an understanding of the developmental stages of the early adolescent and characteristics of at-risk teens
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Becca Bill law and school processes and procedures for upholding the law in the school setting
- Demonstrate knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 Law and ability to perform coordinator responsibilities and accountability procedures
- Possess the ability to instruct/teach staff and students in a classroom setting
- Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment formative assessment portfolios and anecdotal records
DESIRED CRITERIA:
- Demonstrate an understanding of resiliency and environmental protective factors
- Possess knowledge of and experience with ASCA domains/standards
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a Student Services team
- Middle or High school counseling experience desired
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:
As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead Education Association (MEA) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website athttps:// Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online athttps:// salary range for teachers in the Mead School District is between $ and $ per school year. Placement is defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and is generally based upon a combination of Education and Experience. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full term shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. Each employee shall earn five (5) annual leave days per year. Employees less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of annual leave based on their percentage of FTE.
Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over the school year are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.
APPLICATION:
Mead School District Certificated Employees on a continuing contractinterested in this position need to apply for this position via Quick Links>Applicants to be connected to the online application system Talent Ed Recruit & Hire. Please complete the required information on the internal application including uploading a letter of interest and current resume to your profile on or before11:59PM August 1 2025.
All other applicants interested in this position must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at .Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process you may contact Shelli Nemec at the District Administration Building or email. The application along with all required documents must be completed on or before11:59PM August 1 2025.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION
- Your Resume
- Your Letter of Interest which speaks specifically to your teaching abilities in the area you are applying
- Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable if it contains school name applicant name and degree progra
- Copy of your Washington State Teaching Certificate(s) or Professional Permit(s).
- If your WA State teaching certificate is in the application process or your permit is pending you can still be considered for positions.
- A current Placement File (within the past 3 years) containing a minimum of three dated and current Letters of Recommendation.
*In Lieu of a current Placement File you may submit3-5 Letters of Recommendation (dated
and current within the last 3 years).
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the Districts Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer Section 504 Coordinator Josh Westermann and/or Affirmative Action officer Keri Hutchins or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd. Mead WA 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
