1.0 FTE Counselor/CTE Career Coordinator beginning the 2026-2027 school year

DEFINITION OF POSITION: The Pullman High School Counselor/CTE Career Coordinator serves in a dual role, providing comprehensive school counseling services while leading the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) career readiness program. This position supports students' academic, social-emotional, college, career, and postsecondary planning while coordinating career exploration, High School and Beyond Planning, work-based learning opportunities, business partnerships, and CTE career initiatives.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and CTE Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate with a school counselor endorsement
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Washington State graduation requirements, High School and Beyond Plan requirements, Career & Technical Education programs, FAFSA, and WASFA
• Experience working with students in career planning, college admissions, financial aid, apprenticeships, military pathways, and workforce development
• Ability to build partnerships with business, industry, higher education, and community organizations
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively utilize technology and career planning software
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field
• Occupational Information Specialist Certification
• Experience in school counseling, career counseling, CTE, workforce development, or related educational setting preferred
• Experience coordinating work-based learning programs
• Experience with High School and Beyond Plan software
• Experience supervising internships, apprenticeships, or career-connected learning
• Experience writing or managing grants
• Experience collaborating with industry advisory committees

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:

SCHOOL COUNSELING:

• Provide a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) framework and Washington State standards
• Assist students with academic planning, graduation requirements, and course selection
• Support students with social-emotional, behavioral, and personal concerns through counseling and consultation
• Provide crisis response and intervention as needed
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and outside agencies to support student success
• Assist students and families with college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, military opportunities, apprenticeships, and postsecondary planning
• Monitor student progress toward graduation requirements
• Maintain accurate student records and required documentation

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COORDINATION:

• Coordinate the school's career readiness and career exploration program
• Lead implementation and monitoring of High School and Beyond Plans for students
• Coordinate career assessments, career planning software, and student career portfolios
• Develop partnerships with local employers, industries, higher education institutions, apprenticeship programs, military representatives, and community organizations
• Coordinate career fairs, college fairs, industry speakers, campus visits, field trips, and career awareness activities
• Organize internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, work-based learning opportunities, and other career-connected learning experiences
• Collaborate with CTE teachers to strengthen Programs of Study and career pathway alignment
• Assist CTE instructors with implementation of industry-recognized certifications and career readiness credentials
• Coordinate student participation in dual credit opportunities and career pathway programs
• Support career awareness activities for students and families through evening events, parent information nights, and community outreach
• Promote equitable access to CTE programs and non-traditional career pathways
• Assist with FAFSA and WASFA

COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP:

• Participate in district CTE planning, advisory committees, and curriculum development
• Assist in identifying grant opportunities supporting career readiness and workforce development initiatives
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to CTE participation, work-based learning, High School and Beyond Plans, career readiness, and postsecondary outcomes
• Provide professional learning and resources to staff related to career awareness and postsecondary planning
• Collaborate with middle school counselors to support smooth student transitions into high school
• Promote integration of career-connected learning throughout the curriculum

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of comprehensive school counseling practices
• Knowledge of Career & Technical Education, workforce trends, and postsecondary pathways
• Understanding of High School and Beyond Plan requirements
• Knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, apprenticeships, military careers, and workforce opportunities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple programs simultaneously
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, businesses, and community partners
• Ability to analyze student data to improve programs and services
• Commitment to equity and student-centered decision making

TERMS OF CONTRACT:

• Salary: $58,459 - $110,184 per year, placement based on experience and level of education
• Length of Contract: 1.0 FTE, 180 days plus professional development days
• Leave/Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District (pullman_education_association_agreement_2025-2028.pdf).

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Director of Special Services (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/ list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https://www.pullmanschools. org/hib-discrimination

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