Bicultural School Counselor – Crisis & Career Guidance

Northwest Arctic Borough School District; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Noorvik/Kiana Itinerant School seeks a qualified counselor to provide personal, crisis, and career counseling for students in grades PK-11, supporting academic success and post-secondary planning within a bicultural context.

The position runs 190 days starting August 10, 2026, with salary negotiated by experience. A Bachelor's degree and Alaska K-12 guidance credentials are required or acceptable under certain conditions; experience with Native American students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Alaska Type A certificate (K-12 Guidance Counselor) qualification.
• Experience with Native American students and Peer Counseling preferred.
• Experience in career and crisis counseling, behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
• Provide individual and group counseling and classroom presentations.
• Perform crisis intervention and document weekly logs.
• Implement programs on substance abuse, suicide prevention, pregnancy and abuse.
• Oversee graduation status and dual credits; maintain cumulative files.
• Maintain career portfolio for grades 6-12 and assist in post-secondary planning.
• Administer and track Work Keys progress.
• Refer students to appropriate agencies as needed.
• Support transition planning and alignment with district goals.
• Promote bicultural/multicultural instruction and adhere to policies.

Skills

Career counseling

Crisis counseling

Behavior management

Student communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Alaska Type A certificate

Type C endorsement (K-12 Guidance Counselor)

Job description

Noorvik/Kiana Itinerant School seeks a qualified counselor to provide personal, crisis, and career counseling for students in grades PK-11, supporting academic success and post-secondary planning within a bicultural context.

The position runs 190 days starting August 10, 2026, with salary negotiated by experience. A Bachelor's degree and Alaska K-12 guidance credentials are required or acceptable under certain conditions; experience with Native American students is preferred.