Substitute - Counselor/Social Worker

Bethel School District

WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animal Training, Best Practices, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Diversity, Homeless Services, Military, Retirement Plan, Social Work, Substance Abuse, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
WA
POSTED
3 days ago

id='p14555_'>Substitute - Counselor/Social Worker JobID: 14555

Position Type:

Substitutes/Substitutes - Certificated

Date Posted:

7/22/2026

Location:

TBD

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Bethel Schools is seeking certificated counselor/social worker applicants for substitute opportunities.

2026-27 SY Certificated Substitute PayPER FULL DAY (3.75 hrs>):Substitute Teachers: $200/dayPER HALF DAY (3.75 hrs <):Substitute Teachers: $100/half day

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must hold a valid Washington State ESA certificate as Counselor or Social Worker.
  • Successful substitute experience preferred.
  • Preferred knowledge/experience working in areas of: substance abuse prevention/intervention, child abuse, ADD/ADHD, suicide prevention/intervention, violence prevention education (Second Step), parent support and education, and anger management.
  • Ability to commit to and be flexible within the full long-term substitute assignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follows all plans and other instructions provided by the counselor/social worker and/or school.
  • Assumes responsibility for duties assigned to the regular counselor/social worker.
  • Provides support to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of students - support may include classroom, small group, and individual work.
  • Fosters a positive attitude and communicates effectively with students, parents, and staff including those from ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds.
  • Works collaboratively within school and district to support all students.
  • Creates a safe and positive environment to best serve all students.
  • Utilizes effective human relations and/or communication skills.
  • Completes necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates effective classroom management.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of research-based best practices.
  • Is conscientious about equipment, instructional materials, records, and reports.
  • Remains on duty and available during the professional workday.
  • Communicates with the regular counselor/social worker, either by telephone and/or in writing.
  • May support building with master schedule, vocational/career counseling, test administration, attendance, 504s.
  • If applicable, ability to provide and adhere to the above via remote learning.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Application Procedure:

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, dalexande@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religion, credo, nacionalidad, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadania, discapacidad, neurodiversidad, uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero, Darius Alexander, dalexande@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Coordinador del Titulo IX, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; y Coordinadora 504, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direccion 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por razon de sexo, los procedimientos de reclamacion, y sobre como comunicar una preocupacion o queja visite: www. bethelsd.org.

Application Procedure:

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