SY - COUNSELOR

Position Type

Certificated Specialist/Counselor

7/1/2026

Toppenish High School

High school Counselor

7 hours per day Anticipated

Start Date:

August 13, 2026

• Possess a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate in School Counseling.
• Master's degree with a major in guidance and counseling or an appropriate related field.
• Experience in providing short‑term counseling in small group and individual settings.
• Experience working with high school students.
• Experience with scheduling/ assessments/statements and standards.
• Experience working with at‑risk students.
• Ability to make referrals to appropriate school and community resources.
• Experience and working knowledge of college and career prep programs.
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, social and economic backgrounds.
• Experience in implementing PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports), SEL (social emotional learning) programs, and the principles and components of Trauma‑Informed Schools.
• Familiar with the ASCA model.
• Demonstrate understanding of educational systems, legal issues, policies, research and trends in education.
• Ability to write and implement 504 and behavior plans.
• Ability to use student data to identify gaps in achievement, attendance, opportunity and discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively for collaboration and consultation between staff, students and parents.
• Experience with RTI implementation and strategies.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.

RCW 49.58.110

Yearly Salary Range: $58,626-$115,488 (Depending on Experience & Education)
Benefits Included: SEBB (Medical, Dental, Vision), DRS, VEBA, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, FMLA & PFMLA