School Counselor: Aberdeen High School

START DATE: 2026-27 School Year

CONTRACT: 1 FTE Continuing

BENEFITS: Eligible for retirement, medical/dental insurance, long-term disability.

Comprehensive Benefit information can be found here.

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete and submit the online employment application.

POSTION SUMMARY

High School Guidance Counselor shall counsel students with personal problems and/or education concerns to facilitate increased learning. They shall work with students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and resource people to try to improve the individual student’s education experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State ESA Counselor’s certificate or able to obtain an ESA. (OSPI ESA Certification)
• Secondary counseling experience preferred.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance and consultation to staff and students in the areas of learning and behavior.
• Facilitate the transition of students from one educational level to the next.
• Provide family consultation service to assist parent(s) with concerns related to students’ school adjustment and performance.
• Write recommendations on behalf of students for colleges, technical schools, scholarships, specail awards and military service.
• Prepare transcripts for schools, employers, etc.
• In September and January, review the records of all seniors to check their progress in meeting graduation requirements. He/she shall talk to any students who may have difficulty meeting graduation requirements and write letters in conjunction with the High School Principal, to parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding any such problems.
• Assist the High School Principal in coordinating and administering the testing program at the High School.
• Coordinate and set up visits of representatives from colleges, technical schools, the military services and private training facilities.
• Provide counseling for individuals and groups with educational, social and personal concerns.
• Provide current information to parents and staff regarding available community resources and agencies.
• Identify and refer students who may qualify for specialized services, i.e., special education, etc.
• Assist in the administration, dissemination and interpretation of standardized tests for individuals and groups of students.
• Provides career counseling to students.
• Maintain contact with parents, parent-teacher associations and other community organizations in order to promote understanding and good will.
• Assist with development of strategies or services for students in need of special assistance within the classroom.
• Meet with other counselors, staff and district committees to work toward good communication and problem solving.
• Work to develop in the students a sense of consideration for others and of responsibility to contributing to the benefit of the school.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Assist with co-curricular activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to work cooperatively with administration, staff, students and parents.
• Knowledge/experience of counseling, instructional and behavioral intervention methods.
• Knowledge/experience of community resources available to assist students and families with counseling needs.
• Knowledge/experience of assessment, data gathering and interpreting techniques.
• Knowledge/experience of laws, rules and regulations governing the education of children with disabilities. Experience working with at-risk student population.
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, language and learning diversity.
• Experience in building master schedules.
• Knowledge/experience with new state learning goals and assessments.

SALARY: 2025-26 Salary Schedule (26-27 Salary Schedule TBD)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Aberdeen School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard Title IX Officer

(360) 538-2003 cclinkingbeard@asd5.org and Dr. Richard K. Bates, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (360) 538-2018 bates@asd5.org. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.