Counseling Technician

UA/ATP; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Juneau is seeking a counseling technician to assist high school counselors, coordinate educational testing and maintain reference materials. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and have experience in an educational setting. Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills are essential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Benefits

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio benefits

Retirement (PERS)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree with related experience.
• Four (4) years of experience in an educational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist high school counselors with providing information on careers.
• Coordinate educational testing and counseling activities.
• Maintain related reference materials.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, human services or business

Associate’s degree in related field with two (2) years of experience

Job description

Job Summary

The counseling technician works with high school counselors to provide students with information about post-secondary career and educational opportunities, coordinates educational testing and counseling department activities, and maintains related reference materials.

Details

New Hire Hourly rate: Grade 8: $24.84 - $27.81 DOE

Internal Transfer Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work hours: 7.5 hours per day

Work year: 10 months

Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, human services or business, or associate’s degree in related field and two (2) years of related experience. Related experience may be substituted for degree requirement on a year for year basis.
• Four (4) years of experience in an educational environment with exposure to assessment, testing, coordinating school-wide events, and/or counseling services.
• Strong computer skills and comprehensive record-keeping skills.
• Good time management, organizational, and strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Effective communication skills for positive interactions with students, parents and the public.
• Knowledge of postsecondary options for students (college, university, vocational/technical schools, apprenticeship programs and various career options).
• Knowledge of application processes for post-secondary various options.
• Familiarity with local community workforce.
• Understanding of how to best utilize the available career interest inventories and aptitude tests.
• Must have positive attitude toward students and be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work effectively with little or no direct supervision in an environment where multi-tasking and prioritizing are essential.
• Must be punctual and reliable, work well with others, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.

Benefits

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

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