Counselor - Washington

Counselor - Washington JobID: 15812 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Washington High School Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year Additional Information: Show/Hide ENDORSEMENTS: Counselor 5-12 ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND MINDSETS: Works collaboratively with administration, school staff, parents, students, and community partners to deliver a comprehensive school counseling program. Demonstrates creativity and critical thinking in assisting administration, school staff, parents and students in overcoming barriers to learning Utilizes effective communication skills when interacting virtually, in-person, or in writing with administration, school staff, parents, students and community partners Analyzes and uses data regularly to help inform decisions about programming, innovations, and interventions In addition to the skills and mindsets listed above, the Professional School Counselor adheres to the role set forth by the American School Counselor Association: Direct student services: school counseling core curriculuminstruction � direct instruction, team teaching, developing learning activities group activities � planned activities outside the classroom promoting academic, career or social/emotional development individual student planningappraisal � assist students in evaluating interests, abilities, skills and achievement advisement � assist students in goal setting based on academic, career and social/emotional data responsive servicescounseling � in individual or small-group settings school counselors provide planned, short-term and goal-focused counseling. School counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools; however, school counselors are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental health needs and to assist students and families seeking resources. crisis response � provide support and assistance to students and families as they navigate crisis and emergency situations Indirect student services: consultation � share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations collaboration � work with other educators, parents and the community to support student achievement referrals � support for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: MA in School Counseling required. Experience as a school counselor or in classroom teaching preferred. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include: LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS: Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning. Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance. Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that be…