Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Career Development, Child Development, Contract Negotiation, Crisis Intervention, Finite Element Analysis, Multimedia, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Rehabilitation Act, Student Conduct, Writing Skills
School Counselor JobID: 12561
Position Type:
Other
Date Posted:
6/4/2026
Location:
Ryan Middle School
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
06/08/2026
District:
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
This position is for the 2026-2027 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.
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