School Counselor Long Term Substitute

Open until filled

POSITION TITLE School Counselor -Long Term Substitute

LOCATIONDishman HillsHigh School

DURATION

This position is anticipate to begin on March21 2026 and is anticipated to end on May 21 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.

SUMMARY

Position Overview

Dishman Hills High School is seeking a compassionate student-centered School Social Worker or School
Counselor with an active ESA (Educational Staff Associate) certification in either School Counseling or
School Social Work. This position supports a diverse student population through academic social-
emotional and college and career development. The ideal candidate is dedicated to equity
empowerment and innovation in alternative education.

About Dishman Hills High School

We are a small relationship-based school serving students in grades 812 from across Spokane County.
Our program is built around personalized learning project-based instruction and a deep commitment
to student belonging and voice. We offer flexible scheduling an emphasis on career readiness and a
unique advisory model to ensure every student is known supported and prepared for their future.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in non-traditional alternative or project-based schools
• Familiarity with high school systems including credit tracking graduation requirements andintervention planning
• Strong understanding of adolescent development mental health supports and trauma-responsive practices

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Washington State ESA Certificate with an endorsement as a School Social Worker or School
Counselor or eligibile to obtain a conditional certificate.

• Experience in giving and organizing student assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with high school-aged students and their families
• Knowledge of graduation requirements and High School and Beyond Plans.
• Knowledge of college and career planning including scholarships FAFSA and post-high schooloptions.
• Knowledge of local social services (health housing mental health transportation etc.) tosupport students and families.
• Able to respond effectively in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of how to support students showing signs of self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
• Strong skills in planning decision-making and setting priorities.
• Comfortable using technology for instruction and school operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic and Postsecondary Planning

• Collaborate with staff to onboard new students review transcripts and develop personalized graduation plans
• Support 8th grade transition to HS including College Bound Scholarship
• Support students and advisors with High School and Beyond Plans graduation pathways credit
  tracking and course registration
• Guide students and families through postsecondary planning including FAFSA scholarships
  apprenticeships and college applications
• Coordinate state and district assessments (e.g. SBA WCAS IABs) including staff training
  scheduling communications and day-of logistics complete compliance reports while ensuring
  student support is maintained during testing window

Social-Emotional Support

• Strengthen and sustain MTSS tiered systems of support
• Provide individual crisis and ongoing group counseling to support emotional regulation
  behavior and attendance
• Implement SEL and advisory programming in collaboration with teachers
• Respond to student crises support transitions between placements and facilitate whole-school
  interventions when needed
• Participate in SEL-related PD and provide PLC workshops for staff. Connect students and families
  with community resources and coordinate case management for at-risk youth

Leadership and Collaboration

• Serve as a member of the School Leadership Team
• Co-plan and implement the advisory curriculum including lessons on social-emotional learningcollege and career readiness and other topics identified through student data and PLC process
• Lead building teams such as the Re-Engagement and Student Support Team
• Build and maintain partnerships with outside agencies and service providers
• Deliver professional development for staff around trauma-informed care MTSS SEL andcultural responsiveness
• Contribute to a positive inclusive and student-centered school culture
• Provide support to staff when needed to identify and try strategies to strengthen academic andsocial-emotional skills and mindsets in students
• Utilize and help maintain shared student support systems and tracking tools to ensure coordinated case management across the staff team

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal

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: .