Certificated

NOTE

Ferndale School District is hiring 2 or more Counselling positions for the District. These are Leave Replacement positions with an anticipated start date 08/31/2026 for the 26/27 school year.

Salary is based on 2025-26 FEA Salary Placement Schedule and can be viewed at our website ndalesd.org.

A valid WA State ESA certificate with a School Counselor endorsement is required.

Position is open until filled.

Conditions of Employment

* Are you a citizen or do you have a Visa which permits you to work in the United States?

* Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

* Are you willing to submit to a criminal history background check? The record check shall include a fingerprint check with the costs to be borne by the employee.

* IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR A POSITION with Ferndale School District you will be expected to meet the following requirements or conditions of your employment:
1. Successful WSP and FBI background clearance check;
2. Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release (through Ethics Data program); 3. I-9 Employment Eligibility (citizen or legal alien status) with valid and unexpired documents from list A, or List B & C on the Form I-9 (for example: Social Security Card and Driver's License), to be copied by Human Resources. 4. W-4 Form;
5. Washington State Department of Retirement Status Form;
6. Immunization History (if required) 7. Online mandatory trainings per Ferndale School District policy;
8. Hepatitis B Training (if required); BY SELECTING "YES," YOU AGREE TO PROVIDE/COMPLETE THESE REQUIRED ITEMS.

* I authorize Ferndale School District to make any investigation of any personal, educational vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information, from any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.

* I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including the omission of material information, given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand that I am also required to abide by all policies and regulations of the District.

* Are you able to successfully meet all the requirements of WAC Chapter 392-144 (drug disclosure, fingerprinting)?

General Questions

* Are you presently under contract with another school district? If yes, list your position and the name of the school district.

* Have you ever left a school district during the school year for reasons other than medical? If yes, please explain.

* Have you ever received a less than satisfactory employment evaluation from any employer? If yes, please explain.

* Have you ever been denied a teaching certificate anywhere?

* Have you ever been disciplined by a past or present employer because of allegations of misconduct, or are you currently under investigation for allegations of misconduct? If yes, please explain.

* Has your professional license ever been revoked, have you ever had sanctions placed on your teaching certificate, or is disciplinary action currently pending anywhere against your certificate?

* Have you ever had your contract non-extended, non-renewed, been asked to resign, or been terminated by a school system? If yes, please explain.

* Have you ever been placed on disciplinary probation or been suspended from any position? If yes, please explain.

* Are you interested in any other positions within the district - coaching, club advisor, volunteer, etc? If so please explain.

* How did you hear about this position?

Benefits

For qualifying positions, certificated staff are offered a benefit package which may include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long-term disability, and enrollment with the Washington State Retirement System. Benefits may vary depending on FTE.

Attachments

Letter of Interest Cert 1
* r Certificated 1
* r Certificated 2
* r Certificated 3

Resume 1
* College Transcripts 1

WA State Certificate
* References

Certificated: 2 of 9 external references required.