What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor - SY25-26 - The Hardin Academy position at The Hardin Academy?
Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following position open for the 2025-2026 school year:
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – THE HARDIN ACADEMY
Applicant must have a valid Montana Educator License with a School Counselor endorsement. Benefit package includes: Health & Dental Insurance - District pays 80% of the Monthly Premium for All Levels of Coverage (i.e. Single, Two Party, Participant Children, and Family); Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses; District Retirement program; Discretionary Leave; District issued laptop and / or tablet; paid Professional Development Opportunities and possible teacher student loan forgiveness.
APPLICATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS:
Cover Letter
District Online Employment Application
Resume
Up-to-Date Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application process)
Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation
Complete application and submit documentation listed above online at https://hardinpublic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Only complete online applications will be considered
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION PACKET:
Open Until Filled
SCHOOL DISTRICTS 17H & 1
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: School Counselor
FACILITY: The Hardin Academy
REPORTS TO: Principal
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The person in this position counsels individuals and provides group educational guidance. The Counselor provides a problem solving service to students, their families and staff. Employee may serve as a member of diagnostic teams or educational planning and placement committees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide personal counseling services for students, families and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility and better decision-making skills
Accept referrals and seek referrals for counseling and personal assistance
Assess and counsel students based on observations, conversations and test results
Provide academic, personal, social and career guidance to both individuals and groups of students
Orient new students to school’s procedures
Inform parents of available programs, and confer with parents regarding the progress of the student and activities of the school
Educate students and parents regarding the necessary course work required for graduation; assist students with the development of a four-year educational plan
Assist the administration with the school standardized testing program; interpret test results
Consult with and serve as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding developmental needs of students
Refer students to supportive personnel for additional services: i.e. speech therapist, school nurse, school psychologist, or other helping specialists
Provide group guidance activities and specialized guidance materials
Conduct and facilitate conference with teachers, students, and parents; model appropriate conflict resolutions behaviors
Understand the needs of at-risk student behaviors and assist in appropriate interventions
Attend 504/IEP Meetings, as well as act as onsite contact for various child protection and family crisis agencies
Serve as a resource to students and administrators in relation to student behavior and achievement
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and referral agencies
Be knowledgeable of community support-service agencies for the purpose of providing student assistance
Process school records for incoming and departing students
Coordinate information concerning students by maintaining and updating student records
Collaborate with administrators and teachers to provide appropriate classroom placement for students with special abilities and disabilities
Assist with inclusion needs within the school and within the Districts as assigned
Contact parents for special meetings or for needed signatures
Participate on the school-based crisis team
Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:
Masters in school counseling
Proper Montana Teacher Certification
Counseling and Guidance Endorsement
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Ability to maintain professional code of conduct within the legal and ethical standards for school counselors
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community
Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies
EQUIPMENT USED:
Basic office machines such as calculator, photocopier, fax machine, telephone/voice mail, personal computer, tablet and related software, email
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Department Secretary, Students
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand. . The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.
The physical demands and work-environment characteristics described within this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
The information in the position description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the School District.
Compensation
Salary Range 2024-25 $36,949.25 – $62,034.04 DOE. (SY2025-26 certified salary in contract negotiation)
Credit on the salary schedule will be given for up to nine (9) years contracted teaching experience. A bonus of $1,500.00 will be added to the contracted amount for those teachers who hold an MA degree.
School Districts 17H & 1
Our Districts have strong academic programs utilizing a variety of techniques for our students. There are programs for special education students and vocational students. There are a variety of music, drama, art, and sports opportunities for students of all ages. We are a Class A district, early childhood through 12th grade, with approximately 1,700 students. The student body is 84% Native American.
Our Schools:
Crow Agency Public School – Early Childhood-Grade 5
Fort Smith Elementary School – Grades K-5
Hardin Kindergarten Readiness Center – Early Childhood
Hardin Primary School – Grades K-2
Hardin Intermediate School – Grades 3-5
Hardin Middle School – Grades 6-8
Hardin High School – Grades 9-12
The Hardin Academy – Grades 9-12
Community
Big Horn County, Montana is rich in history, culture and time-honored traditions. It Includes the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Reservations. Hardin (county seat) is situated on the banks of the Bighorn River and the edge of the Crow Reservation. The town is surrounded by productive farms and ranches. Coal mining has also contributed greatly to the local economy. Hardin, is located 46 miles southeast of Billings (largest city in the State) by way of Interstate 90. The Big Horn County Museum, Little Big Horn Battlefield and Chief Plenty Coups State Park provide interesting and important history of the area. The scenic Big Horn, Pryor and Wolf Mountain ranges are part of the Big Horn County landscape. Yellowtail Dam offers a majestic view of the water below. The spectacular Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area is host to water sports. This area of Big Sky Country also offers fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, camping, etc. for the outdoor enthusiast. Annual events in Big Horn County include: Little Big Horn Days, Native Days, Crow Fair, 4H County Fair, rodeos.
Check out our District’s YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fQL74r7pl4
Our website is https://www.hardin.k12.mt.us/
To apply for this position, go to https://hardinpublic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Only complete online applications will be considered
School Districts 17H & 1 are an equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $36,949 - $62,034