Elementary Counselor-Social Worker (7102)

2025 - 2026 School Year

1.0 FTE

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 04/22/2025.

This is a Continuing Position.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position Evergreen Education Association.

Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as, but not limited to TRI pay, In-Service days, and Extended Contracts, all in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) as negotiated. 

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints. Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, community, administrators and support staff.
• Provide assistance and support for students and families needing mental health and related referrals.
• Maintain a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism with others, recognizing the personal achievements and professional contributions of others and demonstrating knowledge of a sensitivity toward individuals and groups from all racial, ethnic/cultural, national socio-economic backgrounds.
• Implement comprehensive guidance curriculum as outlined by district standards and principles.
• Provide small group facilitation and targeted intervention services for students in order to address skills and behaviors necessary for academic success.
• Engage in ongoing professional development as part of a job-alike Professional Learning Community (PLC) in which issues related to implementing effective interventions are considered and current research on effective practice is read and discussed.
• Work with children and families who are economically, culturally, linguistically and racially diverse.
• Build relationships and establish trust (with students, parents and staff) by maintaining a visible presence within the school.
• Work directly with parents and teachers to help students develop a positive self-concept, enhance open communication, and create a positive school climate in which students can learn.
• Work directly with all students, parents, and teachers to provide a comprehensive "student needs based" counseling program (American School Counselors Association Model).
• Participate in building assessment and intervention teams.
• Work directly with student and staff in all levels of behavior support including planning and crisis intervention.
• Work directly within the student information system to develop and manage both school and individual student schedules.
• Make class presentations of guidance curriculum.
• Must be able to physically restrain/maintain a student to ensure the safety of other students.
• Participate in individual behavioral planning, documentation and intervention, as needed (behavior plans, manifestation determinations, threat assessment, and crisis intervention).
• Work directly with students to assist them in developing effective coping skills necessary to refuse participation in gang affiliation/activity and substance abuse.
• Uses student disputes and misbehaviors as opportunities to authentically engage students in developing and practicing anger management strategies and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain necessary data for purposes of analyzing student progress and program effectiveness.
• Actively engages students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities.
• Develops cultural competence and a commitment to equity in outcomes and opportunities for adults and students.
• Leads for equity towards college and career readiness.
• Nurtures a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Publically draws attention to all equity gaps that exist for various groups of students with plans to address their elimination.
• Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to obtain a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate school counseling or social worker endorsement.
• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives.
• Must have regular, consistent attendance.
• Experience as a classroom teacher and/or mental health specialist preferred.
• Experience working effectively with diverse groups of teachers, students, and parents.
• Experience conducting large-group presentations and both small group and individual counseling sessions.
• Experience developing schedules and maintaining data (as related to counseling services).
• Strong understanding (through coursework/experience) of issues relating to at-risk students.
• Preferred specific training in drug and alcohol intervention, anger management strategies, peer mediation, peer helper and character education programs.
• Ability to work effectively with community agencies and organizations to obtain support and resources.
• Training in developing positive relationships and conflict resolution.
• Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS).
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
4. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Evergreen Public Schools 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Salary : $61,410 - $112,951