School Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 57,072 - 81,110; Full time

Job summary

Mandan Public School District is seeking a School Counselor to support students across academic, career, and personal/social development within the Mandan Public Schools. The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, guide course selections, collaborate with families and staff, and connect students with community resources to promote a successful educational experience.

Requires ND School Counseling certification and a teaching license; master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate certification in School Counseling from the ND Department of Public Instruction and a teaching license from the ND Education and Practice Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual counseling to students.
• Assist students with curriculum, career, and scholarship opportunities.
• Lead small group counseling sessions for social and emotional concerns as needed.
• Guide each student to choose courses consistent with interests, abilities, and career plans.
• Consult with parents and teachers regarding a student's social, emotional, academic, or behavioral concerns.
• Help students develop post-secondary educational, military or workforce plans.
• Refer students and parents to community agencies and services for extra help and support.
• Consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding planning or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social, or emotional growth of students.
• Support additional needs of the school and other duties as assigned.

Skills

School Counseling Certification

Teaching License (ND)

Education

Master's degree

Job description

School Counselor

Mandan Public School District

This job is also posted in Mandan Public School District.

Location: Public School District

Salary: Starting $57,072 for Master's degree. Full benefit package included.

Annual Salary Range: $57,072 to $81,110 per year.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 5839428

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Position Summary

Mandan Public Schools is currently seeking a School Counselor. The Mandan Public School Counseling Program promotes the development of productive and responsible citizens by ensuring the academic, career, and personal/social growth of all students. In partnership with parents and school personnel, the counseling program provides programs and services to enhance the educational process of all students.

Essential Functions

• Provide short‑term individual counseling to students.
• Assist students with curriculum, career, and scholarship opportunities.
• Lead small group counseling sessions for students for social and emotional concerns as needed.
• Guide each student to choose courses consistent with their interests, abilities, and career plans.
• Consult with parents and teachers regarding a student's social, emotional, academic, or behavioral concerns.
• Help students develop post‑secondary educational, military or workforce plans.
• Refer students and parents to community agencies and services for extra help and support.
• Consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding planning or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social, or emotional growth of students.
• Support additional needs of the school and other duties as assigned.

Reports to

• School Principal

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate certification in School Counseling from the ND Department of Public Instruction and a teaching license from the ND Education and Practice Board. Additional training and certifications may be required for some incumbents.

Application Procedures

Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. The application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

Employment requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment. A state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Ryan Leingang , Principal
• FT LINCOLN
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Job Categories

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor