West Valley Innovation Center Counselor

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #208

WEST VALLEY INNOVATION CENTER (WVIC) COUNSELOR

Location:

West Valley Innovation Center

Purpose Statement:
The WVIC Counselor supports students at the West Valley Innovation Center, where we redefine the traditional classroom by treating our students as Innovators. Our curriculum is built on career-connected programming for Grades 7-12, where academic standards in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies are woven directly into Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Whether a student is interested in Computer Science, Health Science, STEM Aerospace, or STEM Robotics, they spend their day building "well-rounded citizen skills" - a blend of rigorous academics, technical mastery, and professional habits.

The Innovation Center is a Mastery-Based Learning and Project-Based Learning school.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Valid Washington State Counselor Certification

* Experience in a middle school or high school counseling setting

* Understanding of Washington Graduation Requirements

* Strong communication and teamwork skills

* Washington state teaching endorsement

* Bilingual preferred

Job Duties:

* Guide students in course selection aligned with CTE pathways (Computer Science, Health Science, STEM Aerospace, STEM Robotics) and academic standards

* Monitor credit accumulation, graduation requirements, HSBP, and progress toward completion using the building and district platforms

* Develop and implement 504 plans in collaboration with families and staff

* Attend IEP and transition meetings

* Assist students and families in need of McKinney-Vento and foster care services

* Facilitate Career Pathways planning and High School and Beyond Plan development

* Plan and coordinate the Ram Strong advisory schedule to support student connection and skill development

* Conduct meetings with students and families requiring additional academic or social-emotional support

* Provide individual and small-group social-emotional learning interventions

* Serve as an active member of the school's Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team

* Foster a culture of safety, belonging, and innovation aligned with WVIC's mission

* Maintain accurate, confidential student records in compliance with district and state regulations

* Ensure proper documentation of standards mastery and real-world skill development

* Support students in college, career, and post-secondary planning

* Collaborate on FAFSA completion initiatives and financial aid awareness events

* Guide students in translating project-based learning experiences into college/career applications

* Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance program effectiveness

* Collaborate with the WVVA Counselor on shared initiatives and projects

* Collaborate with others to organize the building's graduation ceremony

Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)

* Medical Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Long Term Disability

Additional Benefits:

* Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)

* Paid Leave:

* Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)

* Sick Leave

* Personal Leave

* Vacation (260-day employees only)

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)