Temporary Secondary School Counselor (Remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year)

Department:  Middle and High School
Supervisor:   School Principal
Association:  Coupeville Education Association
Hourly Wage: Commensurate with experience and the CEA Salary Schedule
Days: Remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year

JOB DESCRIPTION
General Description: The  counselor primarily provides academic and personal counseling and guidance to students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide academic and guidance counseling to students in grades 6-12.
• Tracks student credits to ensure on time graduation.
• Provide direct support in the teaching of social skills.
• Provide training to staff and students in the area of conflict resolution.
• Assist with state assessments.
• Provide Professional Learning Community (PLC) support.
• Coordinate registration and scheduling processes.
• Coordinate and monitor student interventions.
• Assist in managing student behavior.
• Provide emergency services to students in crisis.
• Coordinate efforts with parents.
• Maintain regular communication with teachers.
• Support and refine a career awareness program for grades 6-12.
• Fulfill other job related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• WA State Educational Staff Associate certification (ESA);
• a demonstrated interest in working with middle and high school students;
• experience developing a master schedule;
• current immunizations;
• background knowledge of special education laws and procedures;
• a demonstrated ability to communicate and work well with others.

Desired Qualifications:  It is desired that the school counselor have:

• teaching, school counseling, and/or substance abuse counseling experience;

Working Conditions:

• Works in an office, conference room and/or classroom, typically seated in a chair, when meeting with staff, students and/or parents.
• Moves between offices and classrooms in routine job functions.
• Uses a laptop computer to maintain required notes and to access student information.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work to be performed by someone in this position. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
 
Application Procedure:
Apply online at http://coupeville.k12.wa.us/staff-jobs/
Current employees apply as Internal Applicant
All others apply as External Applicant
 
Candidates of Diversity Are Strongly Encouraged to Apply:
Coupeville School District welcomes, values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce.  Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This is in alignment with our CSD Equity Commitment Statement: “Whether about race, religion, language, immigration status, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, or ability, or a combination of these, we know that students deserve to be honored and respected for who they are. Coupeville Schools is committed to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive working and learning community for all.” 

Coupeville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Coupeville 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 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 board designates the superintendent to serve as the district’s coordinator regarding: Title IX; Section 504/ADA; Civil Rights Compliance and to handle questions and investigate any complaints communicated to the district of alleged discrimination. Superintendent, 501 S Main, Coupeville, WA, 98239, phone: 360.678.2404.