School Counselor, St. Patrick, Tacoma

Company: Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Counselor Date Posted: 4/1/2026 Location: St. Patrick, Tacoma Saint Patrick Catholic School (SPCS) is a PreK-8 Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Seattle. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a commitment to working with a talented and motivated student population and faculty. SPCS fosters, amongst its administrators, faculty members, staff, and students, a commitment to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the school's family and the broader community. Counselor: This role involves providing individual and group counseling, implementing social-emotional learning programs, supporting students in crisis, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a nurturing school environment rooted in Catholic values. The counselor will also coordinate with external resources, lead parent education workshops, and contribute to a school culture of empathy and inclusion. Candidates should have a master's degree in counseling or a related field, with a preference for those holding a Washington State ESA certification and experience in Catholic education. Click here to view the entire job description. Qualifications/Competencies: Master's degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification preferred. Previous experience working with PreK-8 students in a school counseling setting preferred. Strong understanding of child development, social-emotional learning, and behavioral interventions. Knowledge of Catholic teachings and a commitment to fostering a faith-filled school environment. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Relationships Reporting Reports to the Principal Working Works with the Principal, Vice Principal, Diverse Learning Strategist, parents, students, faculty & staff, and the SPCS community Start Date: August 26, 2026 Salary Range: $69,826 - $104,163 Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills, and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications. Full-time position with benefits (see below). Those with direct Catholic education experience will be prioritized. Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long-term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, generous sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and SPCS employee tuition assistance. Inquiries/Submittal: Please send a cover letter & resume to Kate Chambers, Principal, at kchambers@saintpats.org . Please also fill out the job application at the Archdiocese of Seattle job posting page .

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