Developmental School Counselor: Student Support

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 61,454 - 88,919; Full time

Job summary

The Anchorage School District in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a full-time School Counselor to join a collaborative team of school staff, parents and the community. The counselor will deliver a comprehensive developmental counseling program addressing academic, career and personal success.

Responsibilities include counseling individuals and groups, classroom guidance, and collaboration with families, teachers and outside agencies to support student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• A valid Alaska type C special services certificate with endorsement as a school counselor, guidance and counseling, or school social work.
• Completion of a school-based counseling internship with school age children.

Responsibilities

• Schedules students into appropriate academic course placements.
• Utilizes appropriate counseling techniques to accommodate a variety of functioning levels.
• Provides career and educational counseling.
• Acts as a student advocate.
• Implements the prevention guidance curriculum through classroom lessons.
• Supports and reinforces the key role of the classroom teacher.
• Serves as a consultant to staff and parents.
• Counsels individuals and small groups toward social and emotional resiliency.
• Consults with parents and other family members on individual student needs.
• Acts as a liaison among school staff, parents and public or private agencies.

Education

Alaska type C certificate with endorsement as a school counselor, guidance and counseling, or school social work

Completion of a school-based counseling internship with school age children

Job description

The Anchorage School District in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a full-time School Counselor to join a collaborative team of school staff, parents and the community. The counselor will deliver a comprehensive developmental counseling program addressing academic, career and personal success.

Responsibilities include counseling individuals and groups, classroom guidance, and collaboration with families, teachers and outside agencies to support student growth and achievement.