Elementary Counselor-Social Worker

Elementary Counselor-Social Worker (9942)

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

Job : 5791179

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,511 to $118,655 per negotiated agreement

Job Details: 1.0 FTE, Continuing Position, Open until filled.

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 6/26/2026. Evergreen Public Schools offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life, AD&D, retirement, paid holidays, and paid time off for all eligible employees.

• Work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, community, administrators and support staff.
• Provide assistance and support for students and families needing mental health and related referrals.
• Maintain positive relationships by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism with others. Demonstrate sensitivity toward individuals and groups from all backgrounds.
• Implement comprehensive guidance curriculum as outlined by district standards and principles.
• Provide small‑group facilitation and targeted intervention services for students to address skills and behaviors necessary for academic success.
• Engage in ongoing professional development as part of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) focused on effective interventions.
• Work with children and families who are economically, culturally, linguistically and racially diverse.
• Build relationships and establish trust by maintaining a visible presence within the school.
• Collaborate with parents and teachers to help students develop a positive self‑concept, enhance communication, and create a positive school climate.
• Provide a comprehensive student‑needs‑based counseling program as outlined by the American School Counselors Association Model.
• Participate in assessment and intervention teams.
• Address student and staff behavior support, including planning and crisis intervention.
• Manage student information systems to develop and oversee school and individual schedules.
• Deliver class presentations on guidance curriculum.
• Ensure physical safety by restraining or maintaining a student when necessary.
• Participate in documentation and intervention for behavior plans, manifestions determinations, threat assessments, and crisis interventions.
• Assist students in developing coping skills to prevent gang affiliation, substance abuse, and other risk behaviors.
• Use student conflicts as opportunities to practice anger management and problem‑solving skills.
• Maintain data to analyze student progress and program effectiveness.
• Engage students in technology‑based individual and collaborative learning activities.
• Develop cultural competence and commit to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Lead equity initiatives toward college and career readiness.
• Create a school environment that values diversity and integrates cultural relevance into teaching.
• Highlight equity gaps to guide improvement plans.
• Initiate staff discussions to increase cultural competence.
• Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate expected behaviors for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate endorsement in school counseling or social work.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development aligned with district initiatives.
• Regular, consistent attendance.
• Preferred experience as a classroom teacher and/or mental health specialist.
• Experience working effectively with diverse teachers, students, and parents.
• Proven ability to conduct large‑group presentations and small‑group/individual counseling sessions.
• Experience developing schedules and maintaining data related to counseling services.
• Strong understanding of issues affecting at‑risk students.
• Preferred training in drug and alcohol intervention, anger management, peer mediation, peer helper, and character education programs.
• Ability to collaborate with community agencies and organizations for support and resources.
• Training in developing positive relationships and conflict resolution.
• Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS).
• Advanced technology literacy for…