School Counselor

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (TRS)

403b Employer Match

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Alaska is seeking a school counselor to start in January 2027. The counselor will support students in academics, personal/social growth, and career development, helping with problem solving, decision making, and coping skills.

The role emphasizes prevention but may involve crisis intervention. The position offers benefits, TRS retirement, and a minimum contract length of 184 days.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Alaska Type C Special Service certificate with an endorsement in school counseling.
• Must have recent experience at the appropriate grade level, including teaching, counseling, practicum, or related experiences.
• Familiar with Section 504 ADA regulations and district referral/evaluation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students in three core areas: academics, personal/social, and career development.
• Assist students with problem solving, decision making, and coping skills.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and community.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Type C Special Service certificate (school counseling)

Tools

Multimedia technology

Job description

This position starts in January 2027

Job Summary: Counselors provide services to students in three major areas: academic, personal/social, and career development. Counselors assist students with individual problem solving, decision making, and coping skills. While emphasis is on prevention, counselors may also deal with crisis intervention.

Retirement: State of Alaska TRS

Bargaining Unit: Fairbanks Education Association (FEA)

Salary: Determined by the FEA Negotiated Agreement

Contract Length: Minimum of 184 days

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. Must possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Alaska Type C Special Service certificate with an endorsement in school counseling
2. Must have recent experience at the appropriate grade level, this experience may include teaching experience, counseling, completion of a practicum, or other relevant educational or employment experiences
3. Must be aware of regulations in effect regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/ADA relating to students with disabilities, and district procedures for referral, evaluation, and accommodation
4. Must possess some knowledge of content, curriculum, methods and materials of grade level(s) of instructional specialty(ies)
5. Good knowledge of child growth and development
6. Some knowledge of school program studies related to assignments
7. Ability to utilize multimedia and computer technology as appropriate
8. Ability to utilize positives and effective student discipline procedures
9. Abilityto establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and community members
10. Skills in oral and written communication
11. Excellent human relations skills

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (TRS)
• 403b Employer Match