SUBSTITUTE, COUNSELOR

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Various Locations - Spokane, WA
Job Type: Please see Job Description
Job Number: TE24-05520
Department: Certificated
Division: Specialists
Opening Date: 10/16/2024
Closing Date: 11/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
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 blended learning strategies.
To support student achievement in grades kindergarten through twelve, through focused guidance and counseling activities. Provide both direct and indirect services, including teacher and parent consultation as may be necessary and appropriate.

• SUBSTITUTE COUNSELOR: On-call position only. Half Day or Full-Day. Benefits available once an employee works a minimum of 630 hours within the current school year.
• RATE OF PAY: Full Day - $180.00 / Half day - $90.00
• CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: This position requires a Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate with the appropriate Endorsement to work in the content area advertised in this posting. The Professional Education Standards Board (PESB), can provide additional endorsement requirement information through their site;
• SECURITY CLEARANCE CHECK REQUIRED . A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees prior to start date.

Responsibilities
For students in grades Kindergarten - Twelve:

1. Provide personal, social, academic, and career guidance.
2. Provide referrals for individual and family counseling to outside resources. Provide intervention and referral for students with alcohol and other drug-related problems.
3. Provide classroom guidance activities.
4. Ensure all students have access to a comprehensive guidance program.
5. Communicate with parents/guardians.
6. Participate in interventions in the BECCA process.
7. Provide support to students/staff/families in the areas of 504 and special education.
8. Coordinate student conferences with staff and family members.
9. Monitor achievement of students and work collaboratively with staff to provide appropriate interventions.
10. Provide information to parents/guardians regarding student progress when requested.
11. Provide an exit interview for students who are transitioning to a different setting.
12. Collaborate with staff in identifying students who need special programs and facilitate that placement.
13. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal/designee.
14. Work with students on the development of leadership skills.
15. Collect and analyze achievement, discipline and school climate data in order to promote student achievement and engagement.
16. Be acquainted with and provide information, resources and leadership around cultural competency as it relates to student achievement and engagement.
17. Be acquainted with and provide information, resources and leadership around bullying and harassment as it relates to student achievement and engagement.
18. Knowledge of elementary, middle, and high school curriculum to support student's successful transition to high school level.

Qualifications

1. Educational staff associate (ESA) certification at the residency certification or professional certification level.
2. Knowledge of the curriculum and of unique student characteristics at the elementary school level.
3. Ability to administer group tests and interpret results to students, parents, and teachers.
4. Demonstrate ability to conduct effective individual, small group, and classroom guidance/counseling activities with students.
5. Demonstrated ability to assist students and families to help locate community resources.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate with parents/guardians.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with school staff.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with the public, such as community groups, volunteers, etc.
9. Knowledge of district policies and procedures pertaining to student rights and responsibilities, student records, attendance, confidentiality, and special programs.
10. Ability to assist in the general operation of the school as a member of the school staff.
11. Demonstrated familiarity with, and successful implementation of culturally relevant counseling strategies.
12. Demonstrated success in working with student on appropriate prevention/intervention strategies.
13. Knowledge of laws relating to child abuse and neglect and ability to effectively intervene.
14. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing elementary to middle school transition programs, including pre-k to kindergarten and elementary to middle school.
15. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff.
16. Demonstrated familiarity with, and successful implementation of restorative practice strategies.
17. Knowledge of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) model and how it is implemented in the school setting.
18. Familiarity with elementary and middle school written, taught and tested curriculum.

Additional Information

1. Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement () as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   • The 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.
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4. 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, 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
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