Counseling Assistant Long Term Substitute

West Valley School District #363

Job Location:

Spokane Valley, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION Long Term Counseling Assistant Substitute

LOCATION Orchard Center Elementary

DURATION

This position willbegin onNovember 1 2025 through November 30 2025.

SCHEDULE

Hours/Day - 6

SALARY

Level 1 Paraeducator -SNAP Salary Schedule

Long Term Substitutes are paid at $19.31 per hourfor the time worked. Work performed each month is paid at the end of the following month.

JOB TYPE Hourly

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

The Counseling Assistant position plays a pivotal role in providing evidence-based student support as determined by a child study team or PLC student support data. . The position is highly specialized requiring ongoing training work within an MTSS model and monitoring student progress toward goals related to social-emotional learning within a school environment. Multiple adults are involved daily in some instances which requires flexibility and communication with outside resource support.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide academic and/or social-emotional intervention for students identified as needing additional support.
Assist in building students social skills and a healthy self-concept.
Work with teachers in fostering a peer support system within the classroom for students who need additional support.
Provide resources to families to support their childs progress in the home setting and develop a working relationship with their teachers and agencies.
Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information at all times.
Attend meetings and participate in relevant professional development.
Maintain digital data documenting student progress for each student on your caseload.
Serve on a TEAM to make home visits when appropriate consistent with District policy.
Lead school-wide systems for celebrating student growth achievement and positive contributions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of an Associate Arts degree required with education or experience in psychology/social work/counseling.
Strong positive belief in the ability of all students to learn and grow.
Positive motivating and caring attitude towards students and their families.
Ability to intervene with students independent of direct supervision.
Comfortable with technology and presentation software.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to work collaboratively with building and district support staff.
Ability to create a positive relationship with families and others who provide care services.
Professionally interact with students school staff and community members.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from the hire date.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position will include a school classroom office and outdoor work environments.

Physical Abilities - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job. The employee must be able to:

Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Bend at the waist kneel or crouch to assist students.
Reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally.
Hear and speak to exchange information.
See to monitor student activities and behavior.
Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.
Ability to walk in the classroom and outdoor environments.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal/Certified Counselor/in collaboration with the Director of Student Support & Categorical Programs

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Substitute positions are on an on-call as needed basis.

Verification of identity and United States work authorizationmust becompleted before employment commences. The successful candidate for thispositionmust complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS -Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31WAChave access to medical dental vision supplemental life and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

SICK LEAVE -Substitute employees receive sick leave perRCW49.46.210.

West Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities 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 and other designated youth groups. The following employeeshave been designatedto handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl 2805 N Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99212 Phone: .Section 504 Coordinator Dan Andrews2805 N Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99212 Phone: .

POSITION Long Term Counseling Assistant SubstituteLOCATION Orchard Center ElementaryDURATIONThis position willbegin onNovember 1 2025 through November 30 2025.SCHEDULEHours/Day - 6SALARY Level 1 Paraeducator -SNAP Salary ScheduleLong Term Substitutes are paid at $19.31 per hourfor the time worked....