SCHOOL COUNSELOR- HIDDEN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL COUNSELOR- HIDDEN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments: This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Summary:

This position is in the counseling program at Hidden Creek Elementary School, where staff work to ensure a safe and positive learning environment based on consistency, respect, and high expectations, considering each child’s unique attributes while empowering them with significant competencies as they grow toward the future.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates as a department and school team member with responsibility for counseling services of assigned students
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive counseling program
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior
• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population
• Maintains student, counseling, and confidential records
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse and report student progress to parents regularly
• Participates in child guidance discussions with students to provide appropriate programs for their educational level
• Participates in staff meetings, planning events, and department/unit meetings
• Participates in the total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities
• Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality
• Demonstrates ability to provide student orientation services.

Competencies:

Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems

Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment

Oral and Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively

Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Washington State ESA Certificate for counseling required
• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment
• Demonstrate successful elementary counseling experience is preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective counseling strategies
• Demonstrate knowledge of new technology and experience with student scheduling through use of the computer
• Demonstrate ability to counsel individuals, as well as small and large groups
• Demonstrate commitment to fostering a positive attitude and safe environment for students, self and others
• Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to facilitate parent, student, and teacher conferences
• Ability to counsel in a developmentally appropriate manner for secondary school students
• Ability to provide the appropriate role model for secondary school students in a counseling setting
• Knowledge of current rules and regulations involved in the area of counseling and confidentiality

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, please visit SEBB and SEBB Enrollment Guide or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.

Application Procedure:  Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application. 

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators. 

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting.  Your online application and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or skjobs@skschools.org.

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett,
Executive Director of Human Resources 
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
sarett@skschools.org

Section 504 Coordinator:
Cristin Blaskowitz
Director of Special Services
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-443-3627
blaskowitz@skschools.org

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Monica Zuber
Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
zuber@skschools.org

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities.  For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.