Secondary School Counselor
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Secondary School Counselor
SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201 SUNNYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL - Sunnyside, Washington. Open in Google Maps.
This job is also posted in SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201.
Job Details
Job ID:
5670011
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026
Job Description
2026-2027 School Year
REQUIRED: Must upload a copy of College Degree or College Transcripts.
POSITION TITLE:
Secondary School Counselor
LOCATION:
Sunnyside High School
DATE POSTED:
04/24/2026
JOB NUMBER:
009-27-06
HOURS/DAYS:
7.0/180
BENEFITS:
SEA Certificated Benefits Based on enrollment and grant funding
Job Overview
As a member of the district school counseling staff, a counselor contributes to student success in visible and meaningful ways. The counselor provides activities and services that develop the academic, career and personal/social competencies of students, consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and advances the mission of the school/district.
Essential Functions
Delivery System:
School Guidance Curriculum
Plans, organizes and delivers the school counseling program.
Implements the school guidance curriculum through effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for all students.
Implements the district's School Counseling Program by supporting the program philosophy, utilizing data, delivering student-centered standard-based services, and managing resources effectively and efficiently.
Contributes to a Pre-K-12 guidance curriculum that integrates the Washington State Learning Goals, state graduation requirements, and ASCA standards for academic, career and personal/social development.
Provides individual and small group counseling and classroom activities that enhance academic success, career planning and personal/social adjustment.
Individual Student Planning: Implements the component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans.
Facilitates and coordinates social, personal, and career planning to assist students and their parents in the Pre-K-12 schooling process.
Responsive Services: Provides responsive services through individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills.
Facilitates referrals for students/families to community resources.
System Support: Provides support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs.
Participates in building-level School Improvement Planning processes, including data collection and analysis, to improve school climate and enhance student success.
Management System:
Uses various organizational processes and tools to ensure the management of the school counseling program is organized, concrete, clearly delineated and reflective of the school's needs.
Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
Monitors the students on a regular basis as they progress in school.
Monitors, evaluates and continually improves the School Counseling Program.
Infusing Themes:
Is a student advocate, leader, collaborator and a systems change agent.
Promotes academic success of every student.
Promotes equity and access for every student.
Takes a leadership role within the counseling department, the school setting and the community.
Understands reform issues and works to close the achievement gap.
Collaborates with teachers, parents and the community to promote academic success of students.
Builds effective teams by encouraging collaboration among all school staff.
Uses data to recommend systemic change in policy and procedures that limit or inhibit academic achievement.
Pursues professional growth that maintains state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in school counseling.
Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling program.
Working Relationships
Reports to building principal. Interacts with administrators, teachers, support staff, students, and parents. Develop and maintain positive and cooperative interactions and communication with school staff, students, parents, and the community.
Working Conditions
The work is performed primarily indoors with some requirements for outdoor supervision and activities. The individual is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. Occasionally reaching and lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
Qualifications
Successful job incumbents will demonstrate a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed below.
Education and Experience:
Masters Degree required
ESA Certificate in Counseling required
Demonstrated experience working with youth
Knowledge of relevant technology.
Licenses/Special Requirements:
Washington State ESA Certification with appropriate endorsement.
Valid Washington State Drivers license or photo identification.
Social Security Card.
WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.
Evaluation
Building Principal or designee
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Position Type
Full-Time
Salary
$52,465 to $110,662 Per Year
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SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201 SUNNYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL - Sunnyside, Washington. Open in Google Maps.
This job is also posted in SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201.
Job Details
Job ID:
5670011
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026
Job Description
2026-2027 School Year
REQUIRED: Must upload a copy of College Degree or College Transcripts.
POSITION TITLE:
Secondary School Counselor
LOCATION:
Sunnyside High School
DATE POSTED:
04/24/2026
JOB NUMBER:
009-27-06
HOURS/DAYS:
7.0/180
BENEFITS:
SEA Certificated Benefits Based on enrollment and grant funding
Job Overview
As a member of the district school counseling staff, a counselor contributes to student success in visible and meaningful ways. The counselor provides activities and services that develop the academic, career and personal/social competencies of students, consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and advances the mission of the school/district.
Essential Functions
Delivery System:
School Guidance Curriculum
Plans, organizes and delivers the school counseling program.
Implements the school guidance curriculum through effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for all students.
Implements the district's School Counseling Program by supporting the program philosophy, utilizing data, delivering student-centered standard-based services, and managing resources effectively and efficiently.
Contributes to a Pre-K-12 guidance curriculum that integrates the Washington State Learning Goals, state graduation requirements, and ASCA standards for academic, career and personal/social development.
Provides individual and small group counseling and classroom activities that enhance academic success, career planning and personal/social adjustment.
Individual Student Planning: Implements the component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans.
Facilitates and coordinates social, personal, and career planning to assist students and their parents in the Pre-K-12 schooling process.
Responsive Services: Provides responsive services through individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills.
Facilitates referrals for students/families to community resources.
System Support: Provides support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs.
Participates in building-level School Improvement Planning processes, including data collection and analysis, to improve school climate and enhance student success.
Management System:
Uses various organizational processes and tools to ensure the management of the school counseling program is organized, concrete, clearly delineated and reflective of the school's needs.
Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
Monitors the students on a regular basis as they progress in school.
Monitors, evaluates and continually improves the School Counseling Program.
Infusing Themes:
Is a student advocate, leader, collaborator and a systems change agent.
Promotes academic success of every student.
Promotes equity and access for every student.
Takes a leadership role within the counseling department, the school setting and the community.
Understands reform issues and works to close the achievement gap.
Collaborates with teachers, parents and the community to promote academic success of students.
Builds effective teams by encouraging collaboration among all school staff.
Uses data to recommend systemic change in policy and procedures that limit or inhibit academic achievement.
Pursues professional growth that maintains state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in school counseling.
Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling program.
Working Relationships
Reports to building principal. Interacts with administrators, teachers, support staff, students, and parents. Develop and maintain positive and cooperative interactions and communication with school staff, students, parents, and the community.
Working Conditions
The work is performed primarily indoors with some requirements for outdoor supervision and activities. The individual is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. Occasionally reaching and lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
Qualifications
Successful job incumbents will demonstrate a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed below.
Education and Experience:
Masters Degree required
ESA Certificate in Counseling required
Demonstrated experience working with youth
Knowledge of relevant technology.
Licenses/Special Requirements:
Washington State ESA Certification with appropriate endorsement.
Valid Washington State Drivers license or photo identification.
Social Security Card.
WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.
Evaluation
Building Principal or designee
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Position Type
Full-Time
Salary
$52,465 to $110,662 Per Year
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