High 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. School counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population.
 
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

For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us.