What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Position Type :
Counselors (certification required) / High School
Date Posted : 7 / 3 / 2024
Location :
Anderson Crawford Elementary School (Eielson AFB)
Date Available : 08 / 05 / 2024
Closing Date :
Open Until Filled Note : Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9 : 00 PM Alaska time.
This position is for School Year 2024-2025
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
This position offers an excellent benefit package including :
If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.
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