COUNSELOR (ONE OR MORE) @ VARIOUS SECONDARY LOCATIONS, 1.0 FTE, CONT.

Spokane Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates who are prepared and excited to provide a 21st century learning environment that effectively addresses the emerging necessity of social emotional supports and blending learning strategies.

FTE:

1.0

HOURS PER DAY:

7

CONTRACT TYPE:

CONTINUING ANTICIPATED START DATE

2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR 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 vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays. Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated .

POSITION REQUIREMENT

: Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification at the residency certification or professional certification level.

SALARY:

Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Click here to view current salary and stipend information.

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For students in all grades: Provide personal, social, academic, and college and career guidance. Provide referrals for individual and family counseling to outside resources. Provide classroom guidance activities. Support individual and whole school crisis intervention. Monitor and adjust class schedules to ensure enrollment in most appropriate courses. Ensure all students have access to a comprehensive school counseling program. Communicate with parents/guardians. Facilitate, coordinate, and manage the 504 process. Coordinate student conferences with staff and family members. Monitor achievement of students and work collaboratively with staff to provide appropriate interventions. Provide information to parents/guardians regarding student progress when requested. Provide support and information for students who are transitioning to a different setting. Coordinate student registration. Collaborate with staff in identifying students who need special programs and facilitate that placement. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal/designee. Work with students on the development of leadership skills. Collect and analyze achievement, discipline and school climate data in order to promote student achievement and engagement. Be acquainted with and provide information, resources and leadership around cultural competency as it relates to student achievement and engagement. Be acquainted with and provide information, resources and leadership around bullying and harassment as it relates to student achievement and engagement. Knowledge of elementary, middle and high school pathways to support student's successful transition to high school level. Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification at the residency certification or professional certification level. Knowledge of the curriculum and of unique student characteristics at the middle school level. Ability to interpret test results to students, parents, and teachers. Demonstrate ability to conduct effective individual, small group, and classroom guidance/counseling activities with students. Demonstrated ability to assist students and family to help locate community resources. Demonstrated ability to communicate with all stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with school staff. Demonstrated ability to work with the public, such as community groups, volunteers, etc. Knowledge of district policies and procedures pertaining to student rights and responsibilities, student records, attendance, confidentiality, and special programs. Ability to assist in the general operation of the school as a member of the school staff. Demonstrated familiarity with, and successful implementation of culturally relevant counseling strategies. Demonstrated success in working with students on appropriate prevention/intervention strategies. Knowledge of laws relating to child abuse and neglect and ability to effectively intervene. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing elementary to middle school transition programs, including elementary to middle and middle to high school. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff. Demonstrated familiarity with, and successful implementation of, restorative practice strategies. Knowledge of a comprehensive school counseling model and how it is implemented in the school setting. Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreements as negotiated.

Benefits Highlights:

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position). Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA). Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program. School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension. Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI. See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator:

Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344 Section 504

Coordinator:

Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284 Other district contacts:

ADA Officer:

Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993

Affirmative Action Officer:

Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344

Equal Opportunity Officer:

Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/

Student Civil Rights Officer:

Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Address:

200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282 View EEO Information