West Valley Innovation Center Counselor

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #208

WEST VALLEY INNOVATION CENTER (WVIC) COUNSELOR

Location: West Valley Innovation Center

Purpose Statement: The WVIC Counselor supports students at the West Valley Innovation Center, where we redefine the traditional classroom by treating our students as Innovators. Our curriculum is built on career-connected programming for Grades 7-12, where academic standards in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies are woven directly into Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Whether a student is interested in Computer Science, Health Science, STEM Aerospace, or STEM Robotics, they spend their day building "well-rounded citizen skills" – a blend of rigorous academics, technical mastery, and professional habits. The Innovation Center is a Mastery-Based Learning and Project-Based Learning school. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Counselor Certification
• Experience in a middle school or high school counseling setting
• Understanding of Washington Graduation Requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Washington state teaching endorsement
• Bilingual preferred

Job Duties:

• Guide students in course selection aligned with CTE pathways (Computer Science, Health Science, STEM Aerospace, STEM Robotics) and academic standards
• Monitor credit accumulation, graduation requirements, HSBP, and progress toward completion using the building and district platforms

• Develop and implement 504 plans in collaboration with families and staff
• Attend IEP and transition meetings
• Assist students and families in need of McKinney-Vento and foster care services
• Facilitate Career Pathways planning and High School and Beyond Plan development
• Plan and coordinate the Ram Strong advisory schedule to support student connection and skill development
• Conduct meetings with students and families requiring additional academic or social-emotional support
• Provide individual and small-group social-emotional learning interventions
• Serve as an active member of the school’s Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team
• Foster a culture of safety, belonging, and innovation aligned with WVIC's mission

• Maintain accurate, confidential student records in compliance with district and state regulations
• Ensure proper documentation of standards mastery and real-world skill development

• Support students in college, career, and post-secondary planning
• Collaborate on FAFSA completion initiatives and financial aid awareness events
• Guide students in translating project-based learning experiences into college/career applications

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance program effectiveness
• Collaborate with the WVVA Counselor on shared initiatives and projects
• Collaborate with others to organize the building’s graduation ceremony

Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

Additional Benefits:

• Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
• Paid Leave:

• Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Vacation (260-day employees only)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)

Salary : $59,342 - $111,850