School Counselor Long Term Substitute

Open until filled

POSITION TITLE School Counselor -Long Term Substitute

LOCATIONWest Valley High School

DURATION

This position willbegin on January 5 2026 and is anticipated to end on June 17 2026.

Long Term Assignments are paid at $175.00 a day and then the substitute employee is placed on the WVEA salary schedule (according to verified education and experience) starting the 21st day of the assignment as long as employment in the assignment has been consecutive.

SCHEDULE

Position may work in full or half day increments based on candidate availability.

SUMMARY

The school counselor works with the principal to carry out the guidance and counseling program in alignment with theAmerican School Counselor Association National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs. School counselors promote the success of all students through the implementation of this comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic career and personal/social needs of students (ASCA National Model Recommendation)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with a comprehensive school counseling program
• Demonstrates understanding of the American School Counselor Association framework for School Counseling programs
• Experience with Secondary level counseling

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Washington Educational Staff Associate School Counselor certificate or must be actively pursuing a Washington State ESA Certificate)
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• Valid Washington State drivers license or evidence of mobility.
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• School board policies and procedures
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff students and patrons of the District.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
• Speak read and follow written or verbal communications
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Relate effectively with parents staff students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Performother related duties as requested.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Guidance Curriculum

• Delivers and implements effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured classroom lessons as needed and based on data
• Provides direct services through the guidance curriculum individual student planning and preventive and responsive services and most remaining time in program management system support and accountability
• Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the school-wide integration of the guidance curriculum
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals in service of the strategic plan
• Conducts effective classroom presentations to students in collaboration with administration and teachers that align with the school and district goals

Individual Student Planning

• Maintain and input accurate student records in the student information system
• Assists all students individually or in groups with developing academic career and personal/social skills goals and plans
• Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data through frequent progress monitoring efforts to inform decisions
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational college and career planning
• Ensures the smooth transition between levels as well as to post-secondary options
• Consults with teachers on individual students on development stages of youth and on intervention and prevention strategies

Preventive and Responsive Services

• Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs
• Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians teachers administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns or needs
• Advocates for equity and access for all students
• Provides staff with resources to accommodate individual differences and needs of students
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process
• Manages and communicates a clear means for counseling referral and other access to counseling services
• Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services
• Monitors student academic performance behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate prevention/intervention services
• Understands and applies response to intervention positive behavior intervention supports restorative practices and multi-tiered system of supports

System Support

• Provide appropriate information to staff related to the school counseling program
• Informs staff of services provided by the school counselor and how to access those services
• Assists teachers parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data
• Actively participates in PLC teams with teachers and administrators
• Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
• Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program
• Adheres to laws policies procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession
• Participates on the school guidance team and serves on building and district committees
• Monitors/supervises student activities as appropriate
• Advocates and collaborates to create systemic change to improve the academic and career success of all students
• Work cooperatively with others in achieving common goals and supporting Professional Learning Communities.
• The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal/Substitute Coordinator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Substitute positions are employed as on-call positions and paid for hours worked.

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: .