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UA/ATP

School Counselor

UA/ATP, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812

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Position Details

Position Type: Other

Date Posted: 5/16/2025

Location: Weller Elementary School

Date Available: 08/07/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

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

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, which 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 positive 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.

Benefits

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio coverage

Retirement (TRS)

403b employer match

Additional benefits listed in provided PDFs (Counselor, Elementary and Secondary School 1.9.99.pdf; Salary Schedule - SY25-26.pdf)

For support in becoming a district employee, email recruiting@k12northstar.org.

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