CERTIFICATED VACANCYNovember 10, 20262026/2027 School Year Mead Learning OptionsSocial Worker or Counselor Elementary K-5 1.0 FTE/ContinuingJOB SUMMARY: Provide a comprehensive program and specifically provide services to meet the needs of students; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance effectiveness in helping students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide preventive, remedial and crisis intervention services (with specific intervention skills/techniques) to students, staff and parents and to promote and provide a constructive use of educational opportunities.
- Help families' access community resources and to resolve particular problem solving situations in order to maximize student potential and educational performance.
- Work with students in small group settings focusing on a variety of issues such as conflict resolution, anger management, attendance and engagement.
- Evaluate students who have been referred and conduct social and emotional assessments, including the ability to use appropriate instruments and conduct observations and home visits.
- Consult with parents, teachers and other staff involved with the student regarding the child's program and any adaptations needed to facilitate improved performance and attitude in the classroom or at home.
- Interpret and use data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning and program evaluation.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
- Serve as a resource for liaison between the local school district and outside agencies and parents when appropriate.
- Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.
- Serve as the leader of the 504 team. Facilitate the assessment and the writing of the individual student 504 plans.
- Collaborate with the principal and staff to develop, implement, and strengthen a Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), including academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional supports.
- Support the implementation of individual student intervention and support plans.
- Maintain appropriate reports and records on each assigned student; protect each student's confidentiality; and provide specific reports according to procedures or as assigned.
- Coordinate/consult with staff, parents and students maintaining and modeling the District building decision making process.
- Actively assist in maintaining and addressing student behavioral issues and support the building discipline policy.
- Lead/coordinate staff and parent training based on needs assessment.
- Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
- Self-reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.
- Performs other duties as assigned by administrators of the Mead School District.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Master of Social Work (MSW) and Washington State ESA certification for Counselor or Social Work (other ESA certificated personnel will be considered if they can demonstrate an educational and experiential background commensurate with duties and responsibilities) or ability to obtain ESA prior to first contracted day.
- Experience in an educational school district K-12
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: - Demonstrate personal attributes necessary in the social work profession: warmth, caring, approachability, enthusiasm, and sense of humor.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Becca Bill law and school processes and procedures for upholding the law in the school setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 Law and ability to perform coordinator responsibilities and accountability procedures.
- Demonstrates an ability to instruct/teach staff and students in a classroom setting.
- Demonstrates ability to team with other colleagues in cooperative efforts.
- Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to prioritize caseload.
- Demonstrate ability to use Windows, which includes Microsoft Office, Excel, Publisher and Word.
DESIRED CRITERIA: - Demonstrate the ability to use Google Docs, preferred.
- Able to instruct/teach staff and students appropriate harassment, intimidation and bullying identification and/or strategies.
- Demonstrate an understanding of resiliency and environmental protective factors.
- Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities.
- Possess knowledge of and experience with ASCA domains/standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of de-escalation strategies to promote student safety.
- Understanding and experience with PBIS and behavioral support systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of college and career readiness standards and systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and other ethical responsibilities.
- Exhibit an awareness of Washington State Learning requirements.
- Maintain a healthy response to stress, including a sense of humor and enthusiasm for the profession and a genuine love of children.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY: As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead Education Association (MEA) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at https://www.mead354.org/apps/pages/Human_Resources/. Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/apps/pages/Board_Policies/
The 2026-2027 salary range for teachers in the Mead School District is between $60,865.00 and $123,371.00 per school year. Placement is defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and is generally based upon a combination of Education and Experience. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full term shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance Each employee shall earn five (5) annual leave days per year. Employees less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of annual leave based on their percentage of FTE.
Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over the school year are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.
APPLICATIONMEMBERS of Mead Education Association on a .3 or greater continuing contract interested in this position need to apply for this position via the mead.schoolspring.com internal link. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading the required documents to your profile,
on or before 11:59 PM, November 17, 2026.All other applicants interested in this position must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at mead.schoolspring.com.Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact HR at the District Administration Building or email hr
@mead354.org. The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before
11:59 PM, November 17, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION - Your Resume
- Your Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your teaching abilities in the area you are applying
- Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
- Copy of your Washington State Teaching Certificate(s) or Professional Permit(s)If your WA State ESA certificate is in the application process or your permit is pending, you may still be considered for position.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (current and dated within the last 3 years).
