Certificated Required Attachments:

Cover Letter
Resume
Three (3) Reference Letters

The position description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Confers, when appropriate, with school staff and parents.
Schedules students into appropriate classes and assists the student in planning his/her educational program.
Assists identified students with attendance, behavioral and/or academic plans of intervention.
Assists the student with decision-making techniques and problem solving techniques.
Coordinates preregistration and orientation.
Assists with curriculum development and master scheduling.
Facilities conflict resolution between students, staff and/or parents.
Maintains appropriate student records and protects their confidentiality.
Participates in professional activities.
Uses data to inform work.
Registers students who are new to the school, places students in classrooms, and orients them to school procedures and the school’s opportunities for learning.
Helps coordinate student transitions from school to school.
Provides appropriate referrals to community services and agencies.
Connects with students during common area times and passing.
Coordinates building special education and remedial referrals.
Manages other counseling duties or counseling projects as assigned or delegated by the principal.
Participate in school improvement and parent involvement activities
Perform other such duties as assigned by the building administrator

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree with ESA certification in school counseling or school social worker.
Evidence of successful experience working with students at the middle school level.
Ability to prevent/resolve conflict between students through individual and group process.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint clearance.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, as administered by the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirements Systems TERS plan, as well as the Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive paid leave annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochester School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identify, disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Jennifer Bethman (360) 273-9242, jbethman@rochester.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Will Maus (360) 273-5958, wmaus@rochester.wednet.edu; 504/ADA Coordinator: Laura Staley (360) 273-5536, lstaley@rochester.wednet.edu. Address: 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579.

Rochester-School Counselor (2025-26)