Middle School Counselor (5th - 8th Grade) - Woodland Middle School - 2025-2026

Middle School Counselor (5th - 8th Grade) - Woodland Middle School - 2025-2026

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Position Title: Middle School Counselor (5th - 8th Grade) - Woodland Middle School - 2025-2026
Posting #: 3507
Location: Woodland Middle School
Days/Hrs: 180 days/7 hours per day (1.0 FTE), 9 professional development days and 14 positions specific days
Start Date: 8/11/2025
Pay Schedule: LINK to 24-25 schedule, 25-26 TBD
Benefits: Position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and LTD through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB), effective 9/1/25. Position is WA State Department of Retirement Systems eligible.

Job Summary:

Woodland Middle School is seeking a dynamic and student-focused School Counselor to provide social, emotional, and academic support to students in alignment with our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. This position will also serve as a Student-Support Liaison, working closely with our Family Community Resource Center to connect families with essential services and community resources.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling with a valid ESA certificate

• Three years of experience at the middle school level preferred

• Experience or knowledge of MTSS and PBIS implementation

• Strong ability to work with culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse students and families

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, parents, and students

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in master scheduling

• Regular and punctual attendance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement a Comprehensive School Counseling Program aligned with Washington State standards and district priorities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students to support their academic, social-emotional, and career development

• Support the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework by identifying student needs and implementing appropriate interventions

• Promote Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) by actively participating in school-wide behavior support initiatives

• Serve as a Student-Support Liaison, collaborating with the Family Community Resource Center to connect families with resources such as housing support, mental health services, and academic interventions

• Work closely with administrators and teachers to support student attendance initiatives, including check-ins and interventions for chronically absent students

• Assist with 504 Plan coordination, ensuring compliance with student accommodations and support plans

• Advocate for students and provide crisis intervention as needed

• Assist students with academic planning and scheduling, ensuring they are placed in appropriate courses for success

• Conduct career and educational planning activities, including guidance on post-secondary pathways

• Facilitate parent and caregiver workshops on topics such as mental health, academic success, and post-secondary planning

• Support school-wide initiatives and serve as a key member of the building leadership team

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training related to school counseling, trauma-informed practices, and equity-focused student support

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Frequent standing, walking, and speaking, with occasional bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• The position requires multitasking, collaboration, and direct interaction with students, staff, and families in a moderate-to-loud school environment.

Position Opens Internally: 3/25/2025
Position Closes Internally: 3/31/2025
Position Opens Externally (if necessary): 4/1/2025
Position Closes: Open until filled

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).