Rainier Beach High School - Counselor - 1.0 Fte

60% Direct Services

• Implicit bias, culturally responsive teaching, anti-racist practices and racial equity literacy
• State content standards and district curricular materials
• Setting student academic achievement goals, continuous progress monitoring, and adjusting instruction based on formative and interim assessment data

• Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
• Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.
• Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
• Displays self-confidence in own judgment.

• Sees ahead clearly and accurately anticipates how potential ideas may play out.
• Examines and evaluates potential solutions to determine where the greatest gain can be achieved.
• Creates new ways of thinking to address complex issues.
• Thinks holistically by combining ideas in unique ways or making connection between different ideas.

• Is someone that people like working for and with.
• Determines what motivates each person and uses it to get the best out of him/her.
• Makes each individual feel that his/her work is important.
• Creates a climate in which people want and choose to do their best.

• Demonstrates an openness to learn from one’s own mistakes.
• Seeks feedback from others and is receptive to new perspectives and ideas.
• Persistence and motivation to continuously improve one’s skills.
• Builds on strengths and addresses opportunities.

Education: Master’s degree in School Counseling
Preferred Education: Master’s of education degree in School Counseling
Experience: Experience with a comprehensive school counseling program and familiarity with the American School Counselor Association Framework for School Counseling Programs preferred
Preferred Experience: 2-3 years’ experience with a comprehensive school counseling program and familiarity with the American School Counselor Association Framework for School Counseling Programs preferred
Certifications & Licenses: Must possess a valid Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) School Counselor Certificate.
Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint & background check.
Allowable substitutions:
A Master's degree or Ph.D. in another field will substitute for the degree requirement if all the coursework requirements for a Master's in School Counseling have been met.
Conditions/Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void.
Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.