Highline Public Schoolsis seeking a School Counselor to join our Student Support & Family Engagement team for the 2022-2023 school year! The reengagement counselor focuses on reengaging youth who need an alternate pathway to support their academic progress. The reengagement counselor works to identify reasons for disengaging or leaving school, assesses educational levels (including credit history), and gathers information about non-academic needs relevant to student success. The reengagement counselor helps students to explore alternative options to meet their academic and career goals while developing a plan that meets their individual needs and alleviates barriers to success. The reengagement counselor collaborates with district staff, community organizations and partners, and youth and families for the purposes of an informed referral process.
SUMMARY: A school counselor works in a school setting in collaboration with students, parents, district staff, and community resources. The school counselor coordinates a comprehensive counseling and guidance program that facilitates learning for students of all ages by offering personal/social counseling and educational/career guidance. Personal/social counseling includes services that lead the student toward being a healthy individual who is a positive decision maker, effective communicator, and a productive contributor to a diverse democratic society. Educational/career guidance includes academic planning that prepares the student for academic success and the skills and knowledge to meet their educational and career goals. The student is guided toward being a life-long learner, complex thinker, collaborative worker and an active participant in their community.
For a full job description, please see the attachment.
Reminder: Updated 9.17.21 COVID-19 Vaccine Verification. Per the order by Governor Inslee on August 18th, COVID-19 vaccines (or a qualified exemption) are required for all K-12 employees as a condition of employment. This verification, or determination of qualified exemption must be completed for employment with Highline Public Schools. For more information: see the latest news and coronavirus updates from Highline

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• ESA School Counselor 2021-12-07.pdf