Tumwater - Counselor 26-27

TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue
• Tumwater, Washington 98512

Tumwater Middle School
1.0 FTE;
Continuing
School Year
RATE OF PAY: $63,438 - $112,732 (26-27 Salary TBD)
Benefit Information

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The School Counselor is a certified educator who designs and implements a comprehensive, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model and Tumwater School District expectations. The counselor delivers services in the academic, career, and social/emotional domains, provides school‑wide SEL instruction, facilitates short‑term individual and small‑group counseling, and partners with staff, families, and community to support student achievement, equity, and positive behavior.

The counselor is a vital member of our PBIS and multi‑tiered systems of support teams, coordinates Section 504, helps organize Smarter Balanced testing, and mentor’s 5th-grade student leaders.

• Valid Washington State ESA Certificate in School Counseling (required)
• Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
• Knowledge of personal, social/emotional, and career development counseling, PBIS, MTSS, trauma‑informed, and restorative practices
• Experience or training in supporting students with autism and related disabilities and diverse learner needs
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with students, families, staff, and community partners
• Proficiency in assessment tools, data‑driven decision making, and development of 504 plans
• Capacity to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive counseling practices

Define – Uphold ASCA Ethical Standards; promote equitable access and success; maintain confidentiality.

Deliver – Provide direct student services (individual/group counseling; classroom guidance); deliver indirect services (consultation, collaboration, referrals); facilitate short‑term interventions; assist with transitions and post‑secondary planning.

Manage – Design and manage a comprehensive program using data; collaborate on master schedule and student placement; coordinate interventions, referrals, and Section 504 plans; document services.

Assess – Use data to evaluate program effectiveness; analyze attendance, behavior, and achievement to close equity gaps; maintain accurate records and legally compliant documentation.

• Deliver proactive, developmentally appropriate SEL/classroom guidance lessons (emotion regulation, friendship skills, conflict resolution, self‑advocacy).
• Provide short‑term individual & group counseling using evidence‑based practices for social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Respond to crises with trauma‑informed intervention; participate on school safety and wellness teams.
• Collaborate with the PBIS team to implement Tier 1 expectations, recognition systems, and contribute to Tier 2/3 planning.
• Support staff with behavior plans, de‑escalation strategies, and maintain CPI or comparable training.
• Coordinate Section 504: case management, meetings, accommodations, compliance documentation.
• Assist with registration, student scheduling, academic planning, and Smarter Balanced testing logistics and staff training.
• Facilitate development (peer mentoring, service roles, character‑building activities).
• Coordinate resources with families, community agencies, and outside service providers to remove barriers to learning.
• Promote restorative practices through class meetings, restorative circles, and conflict mediation.
• Collect, analyze, and present attendance, behavior, and achievement data; monitor student progress and adjust supports.
• Support students with disabilities through transition planning and vocational readiness.
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education and district training.
• Actively engage in professional learning communities and school leadership initiatives.
• Supervise students during school‑sponsored activities…