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Substitute Counselor

3 months ago

Tacoma, Washington, United States Tacoma Public Schools Full time
Description

Tacoma Public Schools

Role Details

Job Details:
- Position: School Counselor
- Start Date: September 2023
- Hours: 7.5 hours per day
- Salary Level: As per Salary Schedules - Substitute Hourly Rates
- Benefits: None

Responsibilities

  • Provide a comprehensive guidance program for students
  • Offer individual and group counseling
  • Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to support students in addressing behavioral, social, and emotional issues
  • Assist students in achieving academic success

Essential Job Functions

  • Implement school guidance curriculum
  • Guide and counsel students individually and in small groups
  • Participate in orientation activities for new students
  • Collaborate with families of students facing challenges
  • Collect and analyze student information for educational planning
  • Consult with teachers, staff, and parents for student development needs
  • Establish cooperative relationships with parent support groups and community agencies
  • Participate in student behavior modification programs
  • Stay updated on education legislation and participate in professional growth activities
  • Maintain student reports and confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Master's degree in school counseling
  • Experience: Prior counseling experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Understanding of child development
  • Familiarity with special education regulations
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Ability to exchange information effectively
  • Capable of implementing guidance curriculum
  • Skilled in individual and group counseling
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Capable of working in diverse settings and with multi-cultural populations
  • Team player with strong collaboration skills

Certifications and Requirements

  • Valid Washington State ESA Counselor Certificate

Additional Information

This job description may be subject to changes by the District administration without prior notice. It outlines the primary job functions, required skills, and responsibilities. Individuals may be assigned additional duties as needed. Tacoma Public Schools promotes equal access and does not discriminate on various grounds. For any discrimination-related queries, the designated employees are:
- Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood
- Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer
- 504 Coordinator, Elementary: Jennifer Herbold
- 504 Coordinator, Secondary: Megan Nelson