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SCHOOL COUNSELOR SECONDARY **NON-CONTINUING**
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What they do
An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$78,263 / year median in Washington
+10% projected growth
Job Description
SCHOOL COUNSELOR SECONDARY
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NON-CONTINUING
•Highline Public Schools - 3.9 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time | Contract $71,962 - $140,638 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Master of Arts Full Job Description
SCHOOL COUNSELOR SECONDARY
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NON-CONTINUING
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JobID:
7585
Position Type:
CERTIFICATED
(NON-ADMIN)/SCHOOL
COUNSELOR SECONDARY
Date Posted:
9/15/2026
Location:
BIG PICTURE SCHOOLS
Date Available:
11/06/2026
Closing Date:
09/22/2026
Position Information:
Position FTE:
1.0
FTE, Employee Calendars Position Type:
Certificated (HEA); Contract ( Continuing or Non-Continuing contracts based on organizational requirements)
Annualized Salary:
25/26 SY $71,962-$140,638
•/ year prorated based on FTE and contract length
Start Date:
11/6/2026 End Date (Non-Continuing): 4/2/2027 Big Picture School is seeking a School Counselor Secondary to join our team of educators for the 2026-2027 school year! Please note that this is a Limited Term position, and is therefore Non-Continuing.
SUMMARY:
A school counselor works in a school setting in collaboration with students, parents, district staff, and community resources. The school counselor coordinates a comprehensive counseling and guidance program that facilitates learning for students of all ages by offering personal/social counseling and educational/career guidance. Personal/social counseling includes services that lead the student toward being a healthy individual who is a positive decision maker, effective communicator, and a productive contributor to a diverse democratic society. Educational/career guidance includes academic planning that prepares the student for academic success and the skills and knowledge to meet their educational and career goals. The student is guided toward being a life-long learner, complex thinker, collaborative worker and an active participant in their community.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE
MA degree with valid WA State ESA counseling certification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Criminal background clearance and all certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities. For a full job description, please see the attachment.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Check them out here!
NOTE:
Individual positions may be filled via one the following processes: external hires, internal hires, internal displacements, or internal voluntary transfers. Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process. Applicants will be notified when a position has been filled.
OUR PROMISE
: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:
Culture of Belonging:
A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
Innovative Learning:
Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
Bilingual & Biliterate:
Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
Future Ready:
Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future. Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the purposes of nondiscrimination, "neurodivergence" shall be defined as neurological differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as disabled. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, and Civil Rights Act (employees): Executive Director of Human Resources, 206.631.3008; Civil Rights Act (students) and
Title IX:
District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, ; ; Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act:
Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, 206.631.3011, ;
Address:
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance