Leave Replacement School Counselor

Leave Replacement School Counselor

Mount Vernon School District 320 Mount Vernon High School - Mount Vernon, Washington

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Position Type: Leave replacement

Salary: $76,930 to $150,485 Per Year

Job : 5791474

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

The school counselor will work with the building principal and district’s Student Support Services in carrying out the guidance and counseling program of Mount Vernon School District and align with the American School Counselor Association National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs.

The counselor is responsible for assisting students in their academic, personal, and social development, and helping them navigate obstacles that may hinder their success. The counselor works closely with students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to create a positive and supportive learning environment. The counselor is culturally competent and a leader for equity and social justice.

Required Qualifications: Current Washington Educational Staff Associate School Counselor certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a comprehensive high school counseling program
• Demonstrates understanding of the American School Counselor Association framework for School Counseling Programs
• English/Spanish bilingual language skills

This list is representative, not exhaustive. Specific duties may vary with grade level assignment.

• Delivers and implements effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured classroom lessons as needed and based on data. Provides direct services through the guidance curriculum, individual student planning and preventive and responsive services.
• Implements the Student Mindsets and Behavior Standards (ASCA National Model) to students in classrooms, groups, or individual settings in a manner appropriate for the student’s developmental level/age.
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention‑oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals in service of the strategic plan.
• Conducts effective classroom presentations to students in collaboration with administration and teachers that align to the school and district goals.

• Assists all students, individually or in groups with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans.
• Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data through frequent progress monitoring efforts to inform decisions.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, college and career planning.
• Ensures the smooth transition between levels as well as to post‑secondary options.
• Consults with teachers, administrators, and other educational specialists on individual students regarding intervention and prevention strategies.
• Maintains and inputs accurate student records in the student information system.

• Advocates for equity and access for all students.
• Provides direct services through individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs that supports social/emotional learning standards, prevention of bullying, harassment, intimidation, suicide and crisis response.
• Provides indirect services as a resource for building staff, administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self‑concept.
• Participates in development of positive behavior support systems and development of intervention strategies.
• Manages and communicates a clear means for counseling referral and other access to counseling services.
• Accurately and appropriately uses data from assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual, group counseling, or classroom‑based services.
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate prevention/intervention services.
• Meets with building and district administration to assist in the successful MTSS implementation…