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Elementary Counselor/Social Worker

Bethel School District
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
The Bethel School District is seeking applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning.

If you are a current Bethel School District employee, you must complete an INTERNAL application. All other applicants, including current substitutes, must complete the standard application.

Brief Description Of Assignment

Support the academic and social needs of the students and families of the school. Assignment includes classroom, small group and individual work.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid and appropriate ESA certification as counselor or social worker.
  • Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Successful experience working with students through Professional Learning Communities.

Desired Qualifications/Characteristics

  • Prior experience with and/or knowledge of the role of the social worker preferred.
  • Ability to conduct parent training.
  • Ability to conduct individual/group casework with students.
  • Experience in working with physically and sexually abused children.
  • Ability to function as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team/504 committee.
  • Experience in behavior contracting.
  • Background in substance abuse prevention.
  • Background in suicide prevention.
  • Background in anger management.
  • Ability to develop and follow an organizational plan.
  • Knowledge/experience working in areas of: substance abuse prevention/intervention, child abuse, ADD/ADHD, suicide prevention/intervention, violence prevention education (Second Step), grant writing, parent support and education, and anger management.
  • Provide guidance in IEP writing.

UNIT AFFILIATION

Bethel Education Association

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides 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 Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

Application Procedure

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