This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.
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):
- 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, this experience may include teaching experience, counseling, completion of a practicum, or other relevant educational or employment experiences
- 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
- Must possess some knowledge of content, curriculum, methods and materials of grade level(s) of instructional specialty(ies)
- Good knowledge of child growth and development
- Some knowledge of school program studies related to assignments
- Ability to utilize multimedia and computer technology as appropriate
- Ability to utilize positives and effective student discipline procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and community members
- Skills in oral and written communication
- 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
If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.
