Impactful School Counselor & Social Worker (Substitute)

Bethel School District; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 18,450 - 36,900; Part time

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Job summary

Bethel School District in Spanaway, WA is seeking certificated counselor/social worker substitutes for the 2026-27 school year. Pay is $200 per full day (3.75 hrs) or $100 per half day (3.75 hrs).

Must hold a WA ESA certificate; substitute experience preferred and willingness to handle long-term assignments. Responsibilities include supporting student social-emotional needs and coordinating with regular staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Washington State ESA certificate as Counselor or Social Worker.
• Successful substitute experience preferred.
• Preferred knowledge/experience in areas such as substance abuse prevention/intervention, child abuse, ADD/ADHD, suicide prevention/intervention, violence prevention education (Second Step), parent support and education, and anger management.
• Ability to commit to and be flexible within the full long-term substitute assignment.

Responsibilities

• Follows all plans and other instructions provided by the counselor/social worker and/or school.
• Assumes responsibility for duties assigned to the regular counselor/social worker.
• Provides support to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of students; support may include classroom, small group, and individual work.
• Fosters a positive attitude and communicates effectively with students, parents, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Works collaboratively within school and district to support all students.
• Creates a safe and positive environment to best serve all students.
• Utilizes effective human relations and/or communication skills.
• Completes necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of research-based best practices.
• Is conscientious about equipment, instructional materials, records, and reports.
• Remains on duty and available during the professional workday.
• Communicates with the regular counselor/social worker, by telephone and/or in writing.
• May support building with master schedule, vocational/career counseling, test administration, attendance, 504s.
• If applicable, provide and adhere to the above via remote learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Substitute experience

Education

Washington ESA certificate (Counselor or Social Worker)

Job description

Bethel School District in Spanaway, WA is seeking certificated counselor/social worker substitutes for the 2026-27 school year. Pay is $200 per full day (3.75 hrs) or $100 per half day (3.75 hrs).

Must hold a WA ESA certificate; substitute experience preferred and willingness to handle long-term assignments. Responsibilities include supporting student social-emotional needs and coordinating with regular staff.