183-CRT-06-26 School Counselor (NC) @ FMS

POSITION #183-CRT-06-26:

Middle School Counselor

Foothills Middle School

1.0 FTE, Non-Continuing Contract (leave replacement)

2026-2027 School Year ONLY

DESCRIPTION: Provide counseling services to grades 6-8. Have a flexible schedule in order to meet with parents/families as needed. Understanding the developmental stages of children at the level they are assigned to be counseled, grades 6-8. Ability to diffuse anger and mediate conflict in a constructive manner, and to deal with angry parents with a degree of understanding. Knowledge of academic tests and measurement tools used to assess ability, placement, and program plans for the student. Willingness to be very accessible to students, parents and staff. Ability to conduct social skills training for better relationships, coping with stress, and refusal skills. Ability to work with and identify "at-risk" students and be effective in working with students of varying socio-economic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Ability to connect students and families with outside agencies. Work collaboratively on multiple teams. Run effective small groups, classroom lessons, and some one on one support services. Lead collaborative teams to support students in their academic, behavior and social emotional needs. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington state Education Staff Associate certificate with counseling endorsement. Experience with classroom, group and individual counseling preferred. Experience working with middle school aged students. Experienced in the development and implementation of the Master Schedule. Ability to work as a team player. Strong communication skills. Experience with PBIS implementation, behavioral interventions, and social emotional support. Commitment to WSD comprehensive guidance and counseling plan. Knowledge of Special Education law, regulations, and integration needs with the school's academic program. Must pursue outlets for his/her own mental health and well-being. Ability to manage standardized testing and be familiar with school counseling. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee 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, gender 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 following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, ..., 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, ... You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district's nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

DECLARACION DE NO DISCRIMINACION

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningun programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religion, color, origen nacional, edad, condicion de veterano o militar, orientacion sexual, expresion de genero, identidad de genero, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guia entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Titulo IX, Coordinador de la Seccion 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Genero y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, ..., 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, ... Puede denunciar la discriminacion y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. Tambien tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver mas abajo). Para obtener una copia de la politica y el procedimiento de no discriminacion de su distrito, comuniquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o veala en linea aqui: Politica 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER