Long-Term Substitute Counseling Pool

Renton School District 403; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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SEBB Benefits overview

Job summary

Renton School District 403 is seeking a qualified Substitute School Counselor to cover long-term absences for K–12 students. The role requires a Washington State ESA certificate with a School Counselor endorsement and involves carrying out the counseling program in the absence of the regular counselor.

Positions are for 20–44 days and hours vary by assignment; substitutes may work within schools and must hold the appropriate credential.

Qualifications

• WA ESA certificate with School Counselor endorsement required.
• Ability to implement instructional plan and maintain a conducive learning environment in absence of regular counselor.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the counseling program's essential functions in the absence of the regular counselor.
• Fill long-term substitute periods (20–44 days) and support K–12 students as needed.
• Work hours vary based on assignment and school needs.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Classroom management

Education

Washington State ESA certificate with School Counselor endorsement

Job description

Substitute Counselors applying to this post must hold a Washington State ESA Certificate with a School Counselor endorsement.

Renton School District is looking for qualified School Counselor candidates who are interested in working as a long-term Substitute School Counselor (20-44 days). Substitute counselors work at all levels K-12.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Substitute Counselor is responsible for helping to carry out the counseling program's essential functions in the absence of the regular counselor. (See job description attached.)

Substitute counselors work on an as needed basis during the school year to fill long-term absences only. Work hours will vary based on the assignment. Substitute Counselors can only substitute as a School Counselor, unless you also have a valid Washington State teaching certificate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Washington State ESA certificate with School Counselor endorsement.
2. Demonstrated ability to implement the ongoing instructional plan and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning in absence of the regular teacher.
3. Cultural Competency; ability to effectively work with diverse populations.

SALARY: Based on verified education and experience according to the REA Certificated Salary Schedule.

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and values of service, excellence and equity, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience. We encourage applicants who may historically self-select out of hiring processes due to structural and historical inequities to apply. These include but are not limited to, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, and people living with disabilities.

Renton School District employee benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). ClickHEREfor an overview of availablebenefit options.

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

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