School Counselor (Part-Time and Full-Time)

Position Type:
Counselors (certification required)

Date Posted:
2/22/2025

Location:
North Pole Middle School

Date Available:
August 2025

Closing Date:
03/10/2025

These positions are for the 2025-2026 school year.

Job Summary: Counselors provide services to students in three major areas: academic, personal/social, and career development. Counselors assist students with individual problem solving, decision making, and coping skills. While emphasis is on prevention, counselors may also deal with crisis intervention.

Retirement: State of Alaska TRS
Bargaining Unit: Fairbanks Education Association (FEA)
Salary: Determined by the FEA Negotiated Agreement
Contract Length: Minimum of 184 days

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Alaska Type C Special Service certificate with an endorsement in school counseling

• Must have recent experience at the appropriate grade level, this experience may include teaching experience, counseling, completion of a practicum, or other relevant educational or employment experiences

• Must be aware of regulations in effect regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/ADA relating to students with disabilities, and district procedures for referral, evaluation, and accommodation

• Must possess some knowledge of content, curriculum, methods and materials of grade level(s) of instructional specialty(ies)

• Good knowledge of child growth and development

• Some knowledge of school program studies related to assignments

• Ability to utilize multimedia and computer technology as appropriate

• Ability to utilize positives and effective student discipline procedures

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and community members

• Skills in oral and written communication

• Excellent human relations skills