Counselor
Auburn School District
Position Type:
Certificated/Counselor Date Posted:
6/15/2026 Location:
Lexington Elementary
School Counselor
1.0 FTE
Lexington Elementary
Salary : Per KEA Salary Schedule
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE . Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found HERE
Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide assistance and consultation to secondary level teachers and students in the areas of learning and behavior Facilitate new student enrollment and transition of secondary students from one educational level to the next Provide consultation to assist parent(s) with concerns related to students' school adjustment and performance Provide counseling for individuals and groups with educational, social and personal concerns Provide current information to parents, students and staff regarding available community resources and agencies Identify and refer students who may qualify for specialized services, i.e. special education, etc. Assist secondary students with career search activities Assist with development of strategies or services for secondary students needing assistance within the school environment Meet with other counselors, staff and district committees to work toward good communication and problem solving Work to develop in the students a sense of consideration for others and of responsibility for contributing to the benefit of the school Participate in professional growth opportunities Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess or be eligible for Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate with a school counselor endorsement Successful secondary teaching or counseling experience preferred Must have completed a successful supervised practicum experience Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in the field of secondary school guidance counseling Demonstrated ability using effective counseling techniques with secondary level students Demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff and administration Demonstrated successful experience working with secondary students and ability to relate to young people Demonstrated experience in building secondary master schedules and working with students on meeting graduation requirements Demonstrated desire to continue professional growth Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability to administer standardized tests and to interpret standardized test results Demonstrated experience with and willingness to coordinate state and district testing Knowledge of essential learning's and ability to help integrate them into the secondary classrooms Knowledge of and ability to use the National Counseling Standards Demonstrated ability to perform crisis intervention with secondary students Demonstrated understanding of community resources available to assist students and families with counseling needs Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students Demonstrate knowledge of computer skills i.e. Skyward, Web Development, Microsoft programs Demonstrated ability to gather and use data to help make informative decisions Evidence of a high degree of confidentiality Must be willing to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures Demonstrated use of an RTI model Demonstrated understanding of threat assessment procedures/HIB (harassment, intimidation, bullying) Demonstrated knowledge and experience writing and maintaining 504 documents Demonstrated willingness to coordinate and administer ACT and/or SAT tests Demonstrated knowledge and coordination of Running Start program OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned REPORTS TO:
Building Principal or designee BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:
Per negotiated agreement between the Kelso School District and the Kelso Education Association Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io
For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE
Certificated/Counselor Date Posted:
6/15/2026 Location:
Lexington Elementary
School Counselor
1.0 FTE
Lexington Elementary
Salary : Per KEA Salary Schedule
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE . Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found HERE
Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide assistance and consultation to secondary level teachers and students in the areas of learning and behavior Facilitate new student enrollment and transition of secondary students from one educational level to the next Provide consultation to assist parent(s) with concerns related to students' school adjustment and performance Provide counseling for individuals and groups with educational, social and personal concerns Provide current information to parents, students and staff regarding available community resources and agencies Identify and refer students who may qualify for specialized services, i.e. special education, etc. Assist secondary students with career search activities Assist with development of strategies or services for secondary students needing assistance within the school environment Meet with other counselors, staff and district committees to work toward good communication and problem solving Work to develop in the students a sense of consideration for others and of responsibility for contributing to the benefit of the school Participate in professional growth opportunities Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess or be eligible for Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate with a school counselor endorsement Successful secondary teaching or counseling experience preferred Must have completed a successful supervised practicum experience Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in the field of secondary school guidance counseling Demonstrated ability using effective counseling techniques with secondary level students Demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff and administration Demonstrated successful experience working with secondary students and ability to relate to young people Demonstrated experience in building secondary master schedules and working with students on meeting graduation requirements Demonstrated desire to continue professional growth Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability to administer standardized tests and to interpret standardized test results Demonstrated experience with and willingness to coordinate state and district testing Knowledge of essential learning's and ability to help integrate them into the secondary classrooms Knowledge of and ability to use the National Counseling Standards Demonstrated ability to perform crisis intervention with secondary students Demonstrated understanding of community resources available to assist students and families with counseling needs Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students Demonstrate knowledge of computer skills i.e. Skyward, Web Development, Microsoft programs Demonstrated ability to gather and use data to help make informative decisions Evidence of a high degree of confidentiality Must be willing to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures Demonstrated use of an RTI model Demonstrated understanding of threat assessment procedures/HIB (harassment, intimidation, bullying) Demonstrated knowledge and experience writing and maintaining 504 documents Demonstrated willingness to coordinate and administer ACT and/or SAT tests Demonstrated knowledge and coordination of Running Start program OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned REPORTS TO:
Building Principal or designee BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:
Per negotiated agreement between the Kelso School District and the Kelso Education Association Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io
For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE
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