School Counselor

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is inviting applications for the following position: School Counselor Location: Tanana Middle School Date Available: August 2026 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. Qualifications/Requirements: Must possess a Type A or Type C Alaska teaching certificate with an endorsement in counseling at the appropriate gradelevel prior to employment.Must have recent experience at the appropriate grade level. Experience may include teaching experience, counseling,completion of a practicum, or other relevant educational or employment experiences.Must possess some knowledge of content, curriculum, methods and materials of grade level(s) or instructionalspecialty(ies); good knowledge of child growth and development; some knowledge of school=s program of studiesrelated to assignments; ability to utilize multimedia and computer technology as appropriate; ability to utilize positive andeffective student discipline procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers,parents, and community members; skill in oral and written communication; excellent human relations skills. Must beaware of regulations in effect re Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/ADA relating to students with disabilities,and district procedures for referral, evaluation, assessment, and accommodation.