Counselor - Elementary Grades K-2

Position: JOB ID 1318: COUNSELOR - ELEMENTARY GRADES K-2
Location: Granite Falls

Contract Details: This posting is for one(1), daily 1.0 FTE, continuing, school counselor with Mountain Way Elementary for grades Kthrough 2. A current or pending Washington State ESA Certificate with a School Counselor endorsement is required. Benefits and retirement eligibility will be determined upon hire. This position requires on-site work, working remotely is not an option. For best consideration, please apply by August 20, 2025.

Work Location:Mountain Way Elementary
Work Schedule:Monday through Friday
Work Hours
: 8:15a.m. to 3:45p.m, 7.5 HOURS DAILY

Wage/Step Range based on annual 1.0 FTE: $71,530 to $135,201 Wages are currently under negotiation.
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COUNSELOR GENERAL SUMMARY
:The responsibilities of the position are to provide counsel, guidance and intervention strategies to students at assigned school in a wide range of issues ranging from personal/social/emotional adjustment, proper behavior, academic and physical welfare and, if assigned to secondary school, career/college planning.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To effectively perform the essential functions of any position with the District, regular attendance is required and expected.
1. Counsel students individually and in small groups on a wide range of issues; assist students in resolution of social/emotional/educational and physical issues affecting their welfare.
2. Provide support and assistance in developing interpersonal and other skills essential to student welfare and educational achievement; assist with a wide range of problem-solving, anger management, social and emotional skills training, self-concept, academic problems, behavior problems, and other issues.
3. Coordinate services for students; make referrals to special programs and services as appropriate; serve as advocate for student as appropriate; meet with service providers as appropriate; coordinate school/community services to children.
4. Assist students in developing self-esteem and responsible behaviors; model appropriate behavior; maintain classroom management; acknowledge, discuss, reward, and correct student behavior; discipline students as necessary; maintain student safety.
5. Develop and implement behavior modification programs.
6. Consult with staff, parents and administrators on a wide range of issues relating to student achievement and proper behavior; assist staff in developing effective programs for students, particularly in educational attainment, social adjustment, behavior management and career plans; confer with parents; assist parents in developing effective parenting skills as requested.
7. Provide crisis intervention counseling to students as needed; listen to student confidences; adapt to individual situations and needs; facilitate intervention and problem resolution for student safety and welfare; coordinate response as necessary.
8. Guide and counsel students individually and in groups on educational and career plans and objectives, if at the high school level.
9. May provide drug and alcohol counseling; provide training; monitor services to and goals of students served.
10. May coordinate specific programs, such as testing programs or scheduling and registration; may make classroom presentations and conduct or arrange for staff training related to counseling.
11. Create positive counseling atmosphere to encourage and motivate students to learn essential skills, develop essential attitudes and experience successful learning.
12. Participate in school and district decisions; attend meetings, activities and events; serve on committees as appropriate; promote student learning and achievement; promote positive public and community relations; facilitate team process to develop appropriate behavior plans and programs as appropriate to student needs.
13. Maintain current knowledge of counseling research, trends and specific subject…