Coordinator/Specialist

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NWABSD invites applications for an Ambler/Shungnak Itinerant School Counselor. The role supports NWABSD students with career education and pathways, traveling to remote villages to provide logistical, technical, and academic guidance in alignment with federal, state, and career standards.

The counselor will develop Individual Learning Plans, collaborate with local educators, and coordinate with post-secondary institutions and employers to create internships and experiential opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with valid Alaska Type A teaching certificate required.
• Four-year college degree required.
• Type 'A' Teaching Certificate required.
• Five years educational experience preferred.
• Successful experience working with Native American students; post-secondary/vocational education and CTE experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to remote village schools; travel may entail overnight stays.
• Work with high school students to identify and develop meaningful career paths.
• Develop Individual Learning Plans based on academic progress and career pathways.
• Develop remediation plans for students as needed.
• Coordinate with post-secondary institutions, agencies, and employers to create internships and career opportunities.
• Identify funding sources for student career path plans.
• Coordinate logistics for ReadiSTAR sessions (applications, transportation, lodging, meals, and documents).
• Assist with ReadiSTAR field trips and cultural experiences.
• Develop CTE pathways and align courses with Perkins standards.
• Coordinate with state approval processes for courses.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Type A teaching certificate (Alaska)

Four-year college degree

Job description

Ambler/Shungnak Itinerant School Counselor F-01-01

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with valid Alaska Type A teaching certificate required Four-year college degree required.

Type 'A' Teaching Certificate required.

Successful experience working with Native American students. Experience with post-secondary/vocational education preferred. Experience with CTE, pathways and Perkins format.

Five years educational experience preferred.

Reports To

Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Director of Alaska Technical Center

Job Goal:

To assist all aspects of ReadiSTAR. To provide NWABSD students logistical, technical and academic support for career education and career pathway development in compliance with federal, state, regional and career standard

Performance Responsibilities

• 1.Travel to remote village schools, The travel may entail overnight stays.
• 2.Work with high school students in the district to identify and develop meaningful career paths.
• 3.Work with students and staff in developing Individual Learning Plans for students based upon academic progress and career pathways.
• 4.Work with students and staff when necessary in developing remediation plans for students.
• 5.Work with prospective employers with developing career paths for students and opportunities for internships.
• 6.Work with post-secondary institutions, agencies, military, etc. in developing career paths.
• 7.Work with institutions, agencies and businesses to develop summer internships, educational experiences, etc. for high school students.
• 8.Identify funding sources for student career path plans.
• 9.Administer necessary surveys and exams to students to assist in developing career paths, as well as, part of the postsecondary application process.
• 10.Coordinate all logistics for ReadiSTAR sessions: student application, selection, transportation, lodging, food, coordinating student experiences/activities, identifying individual needs (drivers' licenses, documents, appointments that may be only available in Kotzebue)
• 11.Assist with ReadiSTAR field trips, cultural experiences
• 12.Coordinate and develop CTE pathways including foundational and technical courses in accordance with Perkins and industry standards.
• 13.Coordinate with State of Alaska (Sheila Box) for state approval of courses
• 14.Coordinate with CTE teachers and research to develop consistent syllabi for foundational and technical pathway courses.
• 15.Fully develop CTE pathways at least one completed per year grades 5-14 with possible certifications, college/university course alignment degrees
• 16.Assist and advise students on career options in region and state.
• 17.Other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the NWABSD Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board Policy.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS FROM MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED

Last Updates 05/2025

Openings as of 7/22/2026