24-1110 Substitute Counselor

On-Call Substitute Position
Rate of Pay
Full Day = $202.00
Half Day = $101.00
Position Summary:
This position will have knowledge in counseling, assessment, and instruction as well as skill in facilitating students to become active learners and will provide family, students, and staff services which help promote the education and emotional development of students. This position will have knowledge and skills specific to the developmental states and social and emotional needs of students and must believe in setting high expectations for themselves and students.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate with School Counselor endorsement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Successful experience at appropriate grade level preferred
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling, instructional, and behavioral intervention methods
• Knowledge of individual and group assessment techniques, data gathering, and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of current technology and computerized data management systems
• Knowledge of and ability to access community agencies
• Knowledge of special childhood problems including abuse, depression, etc.
• Knowledge of the unique physical, psychological, and social changes students experience and a desire to help students grow in these areas
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rues, and regulations governing the education of children with disabilities including IDEA '97 and 504
• Skills in communication and strength in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and community agencies

Essential Job Functions:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Provide direct counseling services to students in classroom, small groups, and individually
• Keep abreast of current trends in the profession and translate appropriate research to practical applications in the areas of counseling, curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Provides consultation that may include resources, training, support, and modeling of effective instructional strategies and methods to special and general education staff, parents, student, and others
• Assist building principal and staff in programming and placement of students and monitoring effectiveness of special services interventions
• Maintain involvement with students referred to special services for learning and/or behavioral difficulties including pre-referral interventions and Professional Evaluation Group (PEG) assessment
• Facilitate involved community effectively with staff and parents to create a partnership of support for children
• Work to facilitate cooperation between the classroom teachers and parents to increase learning and improve behavioral skills
• Work effectively and cooperatively with parents, teachers, administrators and support staff and as a team member
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, or professional growth activities
• Assist families in obtaining appropriate community services which fall outside of the school or educational setting
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Establish and maintain professional contacts with students
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform related duties as assigned

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in and around a student learning environment; may be exposed to childhood diseases; may be required to balance and crouch, crawl, bend, or kneel; may be required to stand for prolonged periods; may be exposed to high noise levels; and may experience a multitude of demands and changing priorities with frequent interruptions.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Marysville School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:

• Civil Rights: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; courtney_hill@msd25.org; 360-965-0008
• Gender Inclusivity: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; courtney_hill@msd25.org; 360-965-0008
• Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying
• Employees: Alvin Cooper, Executive Director of Human Resources; alvin_cooper@msd25.org; 360-965-0071
• Students: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; claudette_rushing@msd25.org; 360-965-0020
• Title IX: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; claudette_rushing@msd25.org; 360-965-0020
• Section 504 and ADA: Dr. Michelle Roper, Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; michelle_roper@msd25.org; 360-965-0174

Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to any school staff member or the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) 965-0000. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.
Policies that address these issues are 3210 "Non-Discrimination," 5010 "Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action," 3205 "Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited," 3207 "Prohibition of Harassment Intimidation and Bullying," 3211 "Gender-Inclusive Schools" and 2162 "Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973". These Policies are available online at www.msd25.org at your school or the District's Educational Service Center at 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA, 98270.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promo, and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, 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 or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities 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.
The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:

• Civil Rights: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; courtney_hill@msd25.org; 360-965-0008
• Gender Inclusivity: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; courtney_hill@msd25.org; 360-965-0008
• Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying
• Employees: Alvin Cooper, Executive Director of Human Resources; alvin_cooper@msd25.org; 360-965-0071
• Students: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; claudette_rushing@msd25.org; 360-965-0020
• Title IX: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; claudette_rushing@msd25.org; 360-965-0020
• Section 504 and ADA: Dr. Michelle Roper, Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; michelle_roper@msd25.org; 360-965-0174

Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) 965-0000. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.
The Marysville School District is a drug-and tobacco-free workplace.
Evaluation
This position shall be evaluated periodically by the Building Principal pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above essential job functions.
Position Summary:
In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the Substitute Teacher will create a program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students which facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in life, and establish good relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teaching certificate
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Successful teaching experience at appropriate grade level preferred
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Essential Job Functions:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Prepare teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress
• Monitor student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Prepare teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress
• Monitor student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Report incidents (child abuse, fights, substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to education code and district and school policies
• Provide an exceptional educational experience to all students; communicate an enthusiasm for learning
• Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students to assure successful learning through a defined course of study
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Assess and monitor students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals by using quality classroom-based assessments
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum and willingness to work with grade level team
• Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students and be supportive of parent volunteers in the classroom
• Utilize district adopted curriculum to guide instruction
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment for learning
• Communicate regularly and positively with parents
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned

Desired Skills:

• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks; maintain records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school personnel; work as a team member; and meet schedules and deadlines
• Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies which may include cooperative learning, constructive instruction, or additional research based facilitation
• Ability to define excellence by standards of performance
• Knowledge and application of quality classroom based assessment practices
• Knowledge of the unique physical, psychological and social changes students experience and a desire to help them grow in these particular areas
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety of people
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, and direct and evaluate support personnel
• Skills in classroom management and organizational techniques

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of ...