School Counselor - Long Term Substitute

Open until filled

POSITION TITLE School Counselor - Long Term Substitute

LOCATION West Valley High School

DURATION

This position will begin on January 5, 2026, and is anticipated to end on June 17, 2026.

Long Term Assignments are paid at $175.00 a day and then the substitute employee is placed on the WVEA salary schedule (according to verified education and experience) starting the 21st day of the assignment as long as employment in the assignment has been consecutive.

SCHEDULE

Position may work in full or half day increments based on candidate availability.

SUMMARY

The school counselor works with the principal to carry out the guidance and counseling program in alignment with the American School Counselor Association National Model : A Framework for School Counseling Programs. School counselors promote the success of all students through the implementation of this comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal / social needs of students (ASCA National Model Recommendation)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with a comprehensive school counseling program
• Demonstrates understanding of the American School Counselor Association framework for School Counseling programs
• Experience with Secondary level counseling

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Guidance Curriculum

Individual Student Planning

Preventive and Responsive Services

System Support

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal / Substitute Coordinator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Substitute positions are employed as on-call positions and paid for hours worked.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

SICK LEAVE - Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.

West Valley 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 or 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination : Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator : Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone : (509) 924-2150, sabre.dahl@WVSD.org. Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone : (509) 922-5478, dan.andrews@WVSD.org.