School Counselor

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

TRS retirement

403b employer match

Job summary

AERRC is seeking a school counselor to support students in academics, personal/social growth, and career development. The role emphasizes prevention, individual problem solving, decision making, and coping skills, with crisis intervention as needed.

Responsibilities include providing counseling services, collaborating with teachers and families, and contributing to a positive school climate under the Fairbanks Education Association framework.

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 related to teaching, counseling, practicum, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with 504/ADA regulations for students with disabilities and district procedures for referral, evaluation, and accommodation.
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods and materials for instructional assignments.
• Good knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of school program studies related to assignments.
• Ability to use multimedia and computer technology as appropriate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and community members.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent human relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Counselors provide services to students in academic, personal/social, and career development.
• Assist students with problem solving, decision making, and coping skills.
• Support prevention efforts and crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Human relations

Child development knowledge

504/ADA knowledge

Relationships with students/parents/pe

Multimedia/computers

Education

State of Alaska Type C Special Service certificate with school counseling endorsement

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