Job Description

• Valid Alaska type C special services certificate with endorsement as a school counselor or guidance and counseling.
• May consider applicants who are working towards a type C endorsement.
• Experience working in rural Alaska preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• PreK-12:

• Act as a student advocate.
• Utilizes appropriate counseling techniques to accommodate a variety of social, emotional and academic needs.
• Implement prevention guidance curriculum through delivery of classroom lessons and infusion in content areas.
• Supports and reinforces the key role of the classroom teacher.
• Counseling individuals and small gropus toward social and emotional resiliency.
• Acts as a liaison among school staff, parents and public or private agencies.
• Participates in counseling and guidance program development, maintenance, evaluation and enhancement.
• Works with staff in the use of an effective referral process and development of positive
• 6-12 Specific

• Assist in the development of class schedules that meet student needs
• Utilize PowerSchool (student information system) to input and monitor student performance
• Coordinate and facilitate college and career readiness placements exams.
• Be accessible to all students for career, educational, and personal counseling.
• Consults with staff to increase students' awareness of the relationship between school and work.

Skills Required