High School Counselor

High School Counselor JobID: 3690Position Type:High School - Certificated/CounselorDate Posted:5/6/2026Location:Woodland High SchoolAdditional Information: Show/HideWoodland Public Schools - High School Counselor - Woodland High School and TEAM High SchoolWe appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) who possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers, and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.Position Title: High School CounselorPosting #: 3690Location: Woodland and TEAM High SchoolStart Date: August 3, 2026Days/Hrs: 7 hours per day, 203 days per year (180 school days, 9 professional development days, 14 position-specific days)Salary Schedule: Link to 2025-2026 schedule, 2026-2027 TBDBenefits: Position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, and AD&D through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) and retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).Job Description - The School Counselor helps students prepare for academic achievement, ensure career readiness, and develop personal or social competencies through a comprehensive, preventive, and developmental counseling program. The goal is to ensure that students will become productive and well-adjusted adults.Qualifications:Valid ESA in School Counseling or School Social WorkTwo years of experience preferredAbility to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverseAbility to relate well to administrators, teachers, parents, and studentsAbility to convey humor and positive energy with team members, students, and parentsRegular and punctual attendancePreference in screening of applications will be given to bilingual candidates, especially SpanishExperience with the management of 504 plans, AVID, and MTSS systems preferredSuch alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules, and directivesImplement the Comprehensive School Counseling Program as defined by the State of Washington and Woodland Public SchoolsMake him/herself available to all students seeking guidance and counseling servicesComfortable with public speaking to facilitate parent/caregiver nights, staff professional development, student groups, and activitiesAdvocate on behalf of the student and/or his/her family. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect studentsFacilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians, and staffConnect students, parents/guardians, and staff with specialized referral agenciesUnderstand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staffImplement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriateConduct career and educational planning activitiesParticipate in in-service activities promoted by the districtSubmit required reports promptly and accuratelySchedule students in appropriate coursesConsult with students, parents, and staff to assist students with academic/career planningMeet individually with every student in the assigned grade band to develop a career planAssist students with scholarship, college entrance, and financial aid applicationsSchedule and coordinate AP, ACT, PSAT, SAT, ASVAB, etc.Be the liaison for our Running Start program and help ensure proper student enrollmentWork with our community partners for our local scholarship programMaintain the counseling websitePerform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or the District AdministratorPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear, and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally, the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.Work Environment:The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.Position Opens Internally: 5/7/2026Position Closes Internally: 5/13/2026Position Opens Externally (if necessary): 5/14/2026Position Closes: Open until filledIf you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).