Substitute School Counselor

2025-26 - Substitute School Counselor North Thurston Public Schools DISTRICT WIDE - Lacey, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Thurston Public Schools

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Employment Begins: 2025-26 School Year

* Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate

(ESA) Certificate Required*

Substitute Counselor Pay Rates

Full Day: $200.00/day

Half Day: $110.00/day

Long Term Full Day: $220.00/day

Long Term Half Day: $115.00/day

COUNSELOR

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification:
Certificated

Location:

Assigned School(s)

Reports to:

Principal FLSA Status:
Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NTEA

This is a standard position description to be used for certificated educational staff associate positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Counselor assigned to this position description may or may not be assigned all of the duties identified herein.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Part I:
Position Summary:

The school counselor works with the Principal in carrying out the school’s guidance and counseling program. As a professional educator with a mental health perspective, the counselor, social worker or mental health counselor understands and responds to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. The counselor, social worker or mental health counselor provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ academic achievement, career preparation, personal, mental health, and social development.

The school counselor, social worker or mental health counselor may be assigned at the elementary, middle or high school level.

The District represents a diverse community. More than 50% of our students arrive with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District’s diverse populations.

Part II:
Supervision and Controls over the Work:

The employee works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The employee’s work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

Part III:
Major Duties and Responsibilities (depending on specific assignment-duties and responsibilities listed may include, but are not limited to the following):