Counselor - High School

  • Bethel School District
  • Spanaway, Washington
  • Full Time
Counselor - High School

JobID: 13931

Position Type:

Certificated/Counselor/Social Worker

Date Posted:

4/3/2026

Location:

SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH

Date Available:

2026-27 School Year

Closing Date:

04/07/2026

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: This is a traditional counseling position to work with 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students, providing academic support and assistance with personal issues. Take an active part in the overall life of the school through classroom visits, involvement in activities/athletics, and attendance at events, master schedule development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid and appropriate ESA certificate for Washington State required.

Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS:

Counseling experience at the high school level preferred.

Experience with 504 and Becca Bill.

Successful experience in dealing with at-risk and special needs students.

Ability to work cooperatively in team settings as part of MDT and administrative team.

Successful experiences working with ethnically diverse, culturally diverse and economically diverse student population.

Ability to understand program development and curriculum.

Understanding of emotional, social, and physical needs of high school students.

Vocational/career counseling experience/knowledge preferable.

Training and experience in classroom management techniques preferable.

Experience with AP and/or other types of test management and administation preferred.

Successful experience working in a team environment

UNIT AFFILIATION

Bethel Education Association

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Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman bethelsd.org, ...; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboydbethelsd.org, ...; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmerbethelsd.org, .... All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

Application Procedure:

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Job ID: 516246563
Originally Posted on: 4/5/2026

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