090-CRT-04-26 School Counselor (1.0 FTE) @ WHS

#090-CRT-04-26 School Counselor Wenatchee High School 1.0 FTE Continuing Contract Position begins 2026-2027 School Year

DESCRIPTION

This counseling position will be working in our Accelerated Pathway program. The Accelerated Pathway counselor specializes in guiding students through integrated higher education pathways that exist on the WHS campus. In addition to program-specific duties, the counselor is responsible for understanding the unique developmental stages of children at the high school level and upholding the national counseling standards of providing comprehensive guidance for all students, including individual and group counseling, and collaborating with the College & Career Success Team to support social-emotional learning (SEL) and academic progress towards stated goals. Key responsibilities specific to this role include advising students on higher education outcomes such as the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) for an Associate of Arts degree, completing Washington State Public University General Education Requirements (GER), completion of various CTE programs of study, or pursuing partial completion of degrees within articulated programs like Engineering Tech, Early Childhood Education, and Business Computer Technology. The counselor also assists students in their post-high school transition to colleges or trade schools and must develop individualized plans that align high school graduation requirements with post-secondary goals. This role requires the ability to work effectively with students of varying socio-economic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as knowledge of Special Education law and the integration of those needs with the academic program. Furthermore, the counselor is responsible for monitoring requirements for continued enrollment in the Accelerated Pathway program, coordinating support through the Academic Lab/Pathways Center for students needing STEM or writing assistance, and facilitating transitions between the standard HS+ pathway and Accelerated Pathways at semester breaks based on academic performance. Requires supervision of students as needed throughout the school day. Other duties as assigned. As a school counselor, this role will focus on providing services around academic, career, and social/emotional development as outlined by the American School Counselors Association. You will provide direct student services as well as indirect student services, and program placement (Accelerated Pathway or HS/HS+ Pathway) can be re-evaluated as the needs change.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Washington State Education Staff Associate Certificate with counseling endorsement. Experience with high school classroom, group, and individual counseling preferred. Ability to work as a team player and build strong working relationships with staff and students. Commitment to the WSD comprehensive guidance and counseling plan. Knowledge of

OSPI SEL

State Standards and Benchmarks, Knowledge of state & school graduation requirements, and graduation pathway requirements. Knowledge of Special Education law, regulations, and integration needs with the school's academic program. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices & supports. Knowledge & relationships with mental health & resource agencies. Knowledge of computer scheduling and knowledge of the Skyward system are preferred. Must pursue outlets for his/her own mental health and well-being. Ability to manage standardized testing and be familiar with school counseling. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

SCHEDULE

OPEN

UNTIL FILLED. UNION AFFILIATION

This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

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//www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses. Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

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//www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/

FTE Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:

Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check. The Wenatchee 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, gender 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(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504

Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator:

Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, Anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org , 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district's nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de

HIB:

Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org , 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

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