School Counselor

Washoeschools; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation

PERS Retirement System

fingerprinting cost reimbursement

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking qualified K-12 counselors for full and part-time roles. Licensure as a K-12 Counselor with Nevada certification is required, with positions aligned to the district's salary schedule.

Limited term contracts are grant-funded and contingent on funding; onboarding includes fingerprinting and standard district processes. Details available through the attachments and Human Resources contact.

Qualifications

• Nevada Department of Education licensure required for K-12 Counselor.
• Endorsement on Counselor required by district policies.
• Eligibility for standard or limited-term contracts per grant/funding.

Education

K-12 Counselor licensure

Job description

Position Information:

Position FTE: Full and Part Time positions available

Position Type: Certified

Nevada Department of Education Licensure Needed: K-12 Counselor

Contract Types: Standard and Limited Term, please see additional job information

Job Description For a full job description, please see "attachments" link above

Internal Job Number 2026/27

Teacher's Salary Schedule

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.

Endorsements Counselor

District Commitment

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Additional Job Information

Limited term contracts are assignments for a limited duration. These positions are grant-funded and are contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising. At the conclusion of this position, the incumbent will be eligible to participate in the exclusive transfer process and overage process in accordance with the Washoe Education Association negotiated agreement.

For questions on licensure, please visit Licensing .

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. Your job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone] or email [e-mail]