Tenino Elementary; Grades 3-5 School Counselor

Tenino Elementary School School Counselor - 2026/27 SY Position Summary

The School Counselor will serve as a key contributor to the development of students in grades 3-5. This role focuses on implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. The School Counselor supports social-emotional growth and academic achievement while collaborating closely with students, families, staff, and community partners to foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering learning environment.

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for level of instruction
• WSP-FBI background/fingerprint clearance required

• Knowledge of both school counseling and school systems of support PreK-5
• Experience or ability to work with all students, including students who may be at-risk
• Ability to initiate programs which aid student development and make referrals to community resources
• Ability to be flexible; ability to organize time, materials, ability to express ideas clearly; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and community
• Demonstrated ability to relate in a positive way with the students, staff, parents, and the community, skill in human relations which demonstrate sensitivity to needs and concerns of others
• Knowledge of research-based strategies and interventions
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, administration & support personnel in a team approach to help students be successful in school
• Ability to collaborate and develop positive behavior interventions in collaboration with the principal and building student support team
• Attend initial training and maintain certification in district identified interventions
• Be willing to meet with families at school.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards throughout all duties
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and oral communication skills
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Provide individual and/or group instruction in social emotional/behavioral skill building
• Plan, coordinate and implement the building guidance program and work cooperatively with other staff to create a healthy learning environment
• Provide assistance to staff and students within the classroom and through school activities
• Work together with and consult with teachers and administrators concerning the educational development of students
• Consult with parents in the areas of educational and personal development of their children
• Help implement referral procedures appropriate to situations
• Help with the orientation of students involved in grade level movement, transfer, entry and withdrawal
• Initiate and maintain adequate student and office records in meeting the responsibilities of the position

• Employees must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds to shoulder height.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Ability to effectively manage student transition to a variety of locations (e.g. P.E., recess, buses and lunch) throughout the day.

The District will provide equal educational opportunity for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX and Civil Right Compliance Coordinator  PO Box 4024 Tenino, WA 98589. Section 504/Special Services Coordinator  PO Box 4024 Tenino, WA 98589.