*HS Counselor

•HS Counselor Freeman School District 358 High School - Rockford, Washington Job Details

Job ID:

5753954

Application Deadline:

Jun 17, 2026 12:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Jun 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL

School Counselor Reports to: Building Principal

Summary:

The counselor, under the supervision of the building principal, is responsible for performing counseling duties. He/She counsels individuals and provides group educational vocational counseling services. This position may include, but not be limited to, the following performance responsibilities, qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Major Responsibilities:

ASCA National Model Implementation:

Designs, implements, and evaluates a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model to support the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.

Targeted Academic Counseling:

Counsels students when adjustment, behavioral, or academic problems arise, providing strategies for individual differences in student learning needs. Communicates with parents and teachers concerning academic progress.

Social-Emotional Support:

Assists students to understand and overcome social and emotional problems, referring to community resources when necessary.

College & Career Counseling:

Provides specialized counseling regarding post-secondary pathways, including college admissions, vocational training, military careers, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.

Master Schedule & Registration:

Responsible for the development of the master schedule and the student registration process.

Dual Credit & AP Coordinator:

Serves as the campus coordinator for Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit programs; manages student enrollment, coordinates with higher education partners, and oversees exam administration.

Resource Curation:

Compiles and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to aid students in making and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.

District MTSS Team:

Serves as an active member of the district Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team to design, implement, and monitor data-driven academic and behavioral interventions. Student Assistance Team (SAT): Participates actively as a core member of the high school Student Assistance Team to identify at-risk students and collaborate on targeted intervention strategies. 504

Plan Team Member:

Serves as an active Section 504 team member to help develop and review student accommodation plans. Provides day-to-day consultation with classroom teachers to ensure the proper implementation of Section 504 accommodations.

McKinney-Vento & Foster Site Liaison:

Acts as the designated campus point of contact for students experiencing homelessness or residing in foster care; coordinates district resources, enrollment rights, and stability services to remove barriers to education.

Community Relations:

Establishes and maintains positive, collaborative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community groups.

Parent Collaboration:

Discusses students' academic, social -emotional and behavioral concerns, achievements, and test results with parents through structured conferences and related activities.

Data Analysis & Testing Results:

Interprets district test scores, provides results to students and parents, and utilizes data to inform academic placement.

Philosophy Integration:

Assists in implementing and promoting district and building educational philosophies, accreditation goals, and policies.

Records Retention:

Maintains appropriate, confidential, and legally compliant student records.

Policy Knowledge:

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of district policies and procedures pertaining to student rights, responsibilities, records, and attendance.

Professional Growth:

Participates in staff meetings, educational conferences, PLC's and counselor training to maintain personal, professional development.

Research & Evaluation:

Engages in research and follow-up activities to evaluate and improve counseling techniques.

Meeting Attendance:

Attends all district and building meetings as required. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must possess an ESA certificate with School Counselor endorsement. A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate is preferred. Must have a Master's Degree (MA). Must favorably pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check. Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in communicating with students, parents, staff, and community. Demonstrated success by training/experience which recognizes all children as learners. Preference given for having current high quality references. Must submit a complete application packet. To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret appropriate curriculum materials. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents. Ability to effectively present information to colleagues, parents and administrators.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to classroom applications.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terms of Employment:

Salary Range:

$52,690.00 - $104,643.00 per year; placement based on experience and level of education

Length of Contract:

This is a 1.0 FTE continuing contract beginning with the 2026-2027 school year; 182 days plus professional development; 10 additional days paid by stipend

Leaves/Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year; additional benefits may include sick leave, personal days, and holidays

Clearances & Training:

Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance CPR/First Aid Certificate Freeman 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 employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504

Compliance Coordinator:

Randy Russell, rrussell@freemansd.org, 509-291-3695, 15001 S Jackson Rd. Rockford, WA 99030

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$52,690 to $104,643 State Salary Schedule Job Requirements