Location
Snohomish Discovery
4407 172nd St NE
Arlington, WA 98223
Position Summary
The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.
Summary:
Provides individual and group counseling, community liaison consultation, and family counseling/ consultation in order to enhance the social/emotional development and educational adjustment of students attending the Discovery programs.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts a functional assessment of students’ baseline social/emotional functioning by collecting and integrating information from the following sources: review of records, student interview, teacher interview, parent interview, behavioral observations, and administration of appropriate assessment instruments, including behavior checklists and self-report scales.
- Develops goals and objectives to be included in students individualized educational programs (I.E.P.’s) which address problematic aspects of students’ social/emotional functioning.
- Provides individual and/or group counseling to students on a regularly scheduled basis pursuant to IEP goals and objectives.
- Provides emergency counseling for students in crisis as needed.
- Assists staff in the management and resolution of student crises.
- Collects data on student progress at regular intervals.
- Redefines and modifies counseling goals, objectives, and therapeutic intervention strategies as needed.
- Provides consultation for program staff relative to appropriate programming/intervention strategies.
- Assists teachers in implementing group process procedures within the classroom.
- Serves as the primary liaison between the program and social service agencies.
- Provides consultation to receiving building staff as needed in order to facilitate the successful transition of students to lesser restrictive placements.
- Provides family consultation/counseling services as needed to the parents and families of Discovery students.
- Assists students’ parents in accessing appropriate community resources as needed.
- Completes all required reports and records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of program goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of effective techniques used in the assessment of students with social/emotional development and educational difficulties.
- Knowledge of individual, group, and crisis counseling/consultation practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of service agencies, both public and private, that may have a direct and/or indirect impact on individual students’ needs.
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
- Proper grammar, spelling, proofreading, and punctuation skills.
- Knowledge of effective leadership and decision making techniques.
- Ability to effectively use technology and/or software to perform various Essential Functions.
- Ability to assess students with social and emotional difficulties and assist the teacher in providing the most appropriate IEP for each student.
- Ability to work with students in a manner that provides mutual respect yet allows for effective intervention.
- Ability to prepare accurate, clear, and concise records and reports.
- Ability to answer substantive questions relating to program goals, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format.
- Ability to work independently using effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and agency records.
- Ability to react spontaneously to situations in which crisis intervention is necessary
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, school district staff, public and private agencies, family members, and the general public.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent, a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field and two years of experience working with emotionally disturbed youth in an educational environment. Washington State educational certificate with school counselor endorsement required. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
This position is 185 days per year, 8 hours per day.
Work is performed in an educational center for special needs students. Travel may be required on occasion. Must be physically capable of performing de-escalation techniques. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of the school, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, hitting, fighting, throwing of objects, etc.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents, (12) Sick days and (1) Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance $35k (w/voluntary additional coverage), WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership -Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation, Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development opportunities.
Salary Range
Schedule IV ($63,208.01-$119,135.72)How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Copies of Official Transcripts
- Copy of Valid WA State Teaching Certificate
- Reference Letter
- Other documents may be included at your discretion