School Counselor

Location:  Gastineau Elementary School

Full Time Position (1.0 FTE) 
 
ANY POSITION ADVERTISED AUGUST 15<SUP>TH</SUP> OR LATER WILL BE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT ONLY .

SCHOOL COUNSELOR POSITION:  Requires Alaska Type C certificate with counseling endorsement (for information visit:  http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification). 
When appropriate, must be willing and able to test for the NCLB “highly qualified” standard(s).

Make a difference for the children in our community! 
  

Position Summary: Consistent with the Juneau School District’s mission, the elementary school counselor will engage in a comprehensive, developmental counseling program designed to nurture and encourage compassionate, responsible and contributing citizens by assisting all students to develop academic, career and personal/social competencies.
 
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education.
• Valid Alaska Type C certificate with a counseling endorsement, or ability to secure certificate upon hire.
• Must be eager to collaborate with teachers and specialists in team and community building planning and activities.

 Preferred Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Education from an accredited college or university preferred.  Masters in Counseling or Social work from an accredited college or university may be considered.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting.
• Experience/background in counseling.   

Compensation:  Salary is dependent on experience and education.  The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan, see: http://www.state.ak.us/drb/dcrp/dcrplansummary.pdf.  

To Apply: 

Complete an online application at www.juneauschools.org/hr.