K-12 School Counselor Substitutes — Empower Students & Equity

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County School District in Reno, NV seeks a licensed School Counselor to implement a comprehensive, equitable counseling program aligned with the Nevada model. The counselor will serve PK-16 students, focusing on academic, career, and social/emotional development, delivering services directly and indirectly.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, data-driven improvement, collaboration with teachers, families, and community partners, and ongoing professional growth to promote

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling or related field from an accredited institution.
• Nevada educator license with a school counselor endorsement required or ability to obtain.
• Experience in school counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helps students develop academic, social, and emotional skills.
• Establishes and manages the school counseling program based on ASCA model.
• Provides direct and indirect counseling services.
• Addresses crisis and mental wellness in collaboration with staff.
• Analyzes student data to identify needs and guide interventions.
• Collaborates with families and community partners.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Trauma-informed care

Crisis counseling

Data analysis

Communication with families

Education

Master's degree in school counseling or related field

Tools

Infinite Campus

Job description

Washoe County School District in Reno, NV seeks a licensed School Counselor to implement a comprehensive, equitable counseling program aligned with the Nevada model. The counselor will serve PK-16 students, focusing on academic, career, and social/emotional development, delivering services directly and indirectly.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, data-driven improvement, collaboration with teachers, families, and community partners, and ongoing professional growth to promote