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Overview
Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Counselor
Date Posted: 9/1/2025
Location: Unalakleet School
District: Bering Strait School District
School Counselor- Unalakleet School
— Bering Strait School District has an opening for a School Counselor in our district. Our School Counseling Department is growing and working towards being a fully comprehensive program modeled after the American School Counselor Association Model. Being comfortable using technology to track student progress and to prepare documentation is a significant advantage. BSSD utilizes a comprehensive web database for tracking student progress called PowerSchool, Google Drive and Macbooks; technology is used for most day-to-day tasks. All classrooms are wirelessly connected to the Internet. Our district offers very competitive salaries, many strong opportunities for staff development, and an innovative professional climate. When it comes to unique living and work experiences, we have some of the best. Check our website for details about our district, as well as video clips of our villages.
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
School Counselor
Qualifications
Current Alaska Type C special services certificate in an approved counseling program
Master's degree in School Counseling preferred
Experience in schools is highly recommended
Demonstrated ability to live, work and travel in a cross-cultural setting
Computer literate
Goal Provide professional counseling services to students in the Bering Strait School District. Increase the effectiveness of interventions school-wide
Essential Functions
Provide a comprehensive school counseling program
Participate in site peer helper and site advisor programs
Provide individual and small group counseling
Apply crisis intervention strategies
Offer programs, training and services on topics such as substance abuse, suicide prevention/intervention and physical/sexual abuse
Assist students in post secondary planning and career education
Refer students and parents to appropriate agencies for assistance
Assist staff in the development/implementation of student management plans
Communicate effectively with students, parents and all staff members
Develop and locate materials needed to implement interventions/enrichments
Model effective intervention and enrichments
Keep accurate current records of school and student achievement in regard to interventions
Monitor results of all interventions
This position requires air travel on commercial and small commuter aircraft.
Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned
Reports To Principal and District Coordinator of Counseling
Salary Placement on Salary Schedule per negotiated agreement
Length of Employment 192 days
Location Unalakleet
Send initial letter of application with resume to hr@bssd.org or apply online here.
Address Written correspondence or mailed applications should be addressed to:
Human Resources Bering Strait School District P.O. Box 225 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 hr@bssd.org
NOTE: Bering Strait School district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
The District Title IX, 504 and ADA contact person is: HR Director Bering Strait School District P.O. Box 225 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684
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Date Posted: 9/1/2025
Location: Unalakleet School
District: Bering Strait School District
School Counselor- Unalakleet School
— Bering Strait School District has an opening for a School Counselor in our district. Our School Counseling Department is growing and working towards being a fully comprehensive program modeled after the American School Counselor Association Model. Being comfortable using technology to track student progress and to prepare documentation is a significant advantage. BSSD utilizes a comprehensive web database for tracking student progress called PowerSchool, Google Drive and Macbooks; technology is used for most day-to-day tasks. All classrooms are wirelessly connected to the Internet. Our district offers very competitive salaries, many strong opportunities for staff development, and an innovative professional climate. When it comes to unique living and work experiences, we have some of the best. Check our website for details about our district, as well as video clips of our villages.
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
School Counselor
Qualifications
Current Alaska Type C special services certificate in an approved counseling program
Master's degree in School Counseling preferred
Experience in schools is highly recommended
Demonstrated ability to live, work and travel in a cross-cultural setting
Computer literate
Goal Provide professional counseling services to students in the Bering Strait School District. Increase the effectiveness of interventions school-wide
Essential Functions
Provide a comprehensive school counseling program
Participate in site peer helper and site advisor programs
Provide individual and small group counseling
Apply crisis intervention strategies
Offer programs, training and services on topics such as substance abuse, suicide prevention/intervention and physical/sexual abuse
Assist students in post secondary planning and career education
Refer students and parents to appropriate agencies for assistance
Assist staff in the development/implementation of student management plans
Communicate effectively with students, parents and all staff members
Develop and locate materials needed to implement interventions/enrichments
Model effective intervention and enrichments
Keep accurate current records of school and student achievement in regard to interventions
Monitor results of all interventions
This position requires air travel on commercial and small commuter aircraft.
Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned
Reports To Principal and District Coordinator of Counseling
Salary Placement on Salary Schedule per negotiated agreement
Length of Employment 192 days
Location Unalakleet
Send initial letter of application with resume to hr@bssd.org or apply online here.
Address Written correspondence or mailed applications should be addressed to:
Human Resources Bering Strait School District P.O. Box 225 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 hr@bssd.org
NOTE: Bering Strait School district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
The District Title IX, 504 and ADA contact person is: HR Director Bering Strait School District P.O. Box 225 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684
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