Middle School Counselor

School Counselor

Position Purpose: To provide a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades K-12. To provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students to achieve success in school.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates and collaborates with supervisors, colleagues, students, parents/guardians and community resources to meet the developmental needs of students
• Promotes the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development through individual planning, small-group and classroom guidance
• Provides responsive services to meet students' immediate needs and concerns
• Implements, manages and evaluates the Fargo Public Schools comprehensive counseling program
• Participates on the building level crisis team and responds to individual/building/district crisis situations, when appropriate
• Collaborates with administration to provide registration, orientation and transition activities for students new to the school
• Facilitates educational programs for parents/guardians and students, as needed
• Interprets cognitive, aptitude and achievement tests, as appropriate
• Participates in building and district level meetings (i.e. MTSS, IEP, 504, SARB, PLC, etc), as needed
• Continues professional development to increase awareness in best counseling practices
• Implements program components to meet state mandated standards (interest inventories, testing interpretation, career conferencing/class, etc.), where required
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling or equivalent.
• Valid ND school counseling credential from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and appropriate licensure from ND Education Standards and Practices Board or ability to obtain prior to the start date; ability to license with a plan of study may be considered.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
• Basic proficiency with instructional technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

Application Procedures:

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license. Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting. Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office. For more information or questions please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.