School Counselor - Secondary

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.  

This is a "pool" posting for multiple vacancies for the 2025-26 school year. When a vacancy is open to external applicants, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed in the spring or summer. Please apply to the area(s) you are interested in and endorsed (or will be endorsed) to teach and indicate those areas in your cover letter and/or resume.

Job Summary: This position plans, implements, and delivers a comprehensive culturally responsive school counseling program that creates and maintains a safe and inclusive learning environment aligned with the district strategic plan for students enrolled in the Northshore School District to ensure the success of all students.

Salary: 2024-25 Northshore Education Association (NSEA) Salary Schedule Placement on the salary schedule is determined by official documentation verifying educational level and certificated work experience. Salary will be prorated for less than a full-year and/or part-time employees.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling; completed state approved school counselor preparation program; demonstrated successful experience as a school counselor preferred; experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of social-emotional developmental needs of students within age range; knowledge of subject matter content and pedagogy; knowledge of evidence based practices; knowledge of community resources available to students and families; strong organizational skills; skills in conflict resolution; demonstrated ability to perform crisis intervention; demonstrated ability to use effective counseling techniques and strategies; ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to speak and present information to an audience; ability to adapt to changes quickly; ability to be an effective and collaborative member of a team; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to improve professional skills; ability to effectively use and integrate technology; ability to collect and utilize data to make informed decisions; ability to learn new policies and procedures quickly; ability to maintain WA State ESA Certificate.

Working Conditions: Works in a school setting; required to meet inflexible deadlines; experiences constant interruptions; required to deal with distraught or frustrated people; works with students with diverse needs and cultural backgrounds; must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift and carry objects typically weighing ten pounds or less; required to stand for extended periods of time; frequently reaches below shoulder height; occasionally pushes or pulls objects; frequently required to use sufficient manual dexterity to operate controls and computer keyboard, and handle books and other materials; exposure to infectious diseases; may be required to attend meetings or activities beyond normal work day.

Licenses/Special Requirements: Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate in school counseling. Candidates who are new to the profession or moving from out of state, may apply if anticipated to obtain certification prior to the position start date or first day of school. 

Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.  Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

Application Procedure: 

• Complete an online application.
• Attach a cover letter and resume.
• Enter 3 references, including their name, professional relationship to you, phone, and email. Confidential Reference Forms are automatically emailed via the application system.
• You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board. 

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