High School Counselor - Remainder

Position: High School Counselor - Remainder of the year
Posting # RR-146783

DATE:
December 17, 2025

POSITION:
Counselor - Remainder of the year

LOCATION:

Carson High School

LICENSE: K-12 Counselor Endorsement, TESL preferred

OPEN TO:
Employees of Carson City School District and external licensed applicants.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
Open until filled.

NOTE:

This position is for the remainder of 25-26 school year. Position includes 15 additional days added to base contract.

APPLICATION:
Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application could include:

* Cover letter

* Resume

* Copy of transcripts (originals required if recommended for hire),

* Current Nevada teaching license,

* Last three (3) evaluations (if no evaluations or incomplete: submit documentation on why no or partial evaluations)

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary placement based on education and verified contracted teaching experience accepted. Salary Range: $60,319 to $81,805. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave.

Must possess a Nevada license endorsed for the specific subject(s) and to perform other educational functions at the level and in the field for which he/she is to be employed, issued in accordance with law and in full force at the time the services are rendered. (NRS 391.170). All applicants must meet all highly qualified requirements. Bilingual preferred.

Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen test.

This is a replacement position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling .

Carson City School District

Job Description

Job Title:

Counselor

Department:
School Site

Reports To:

Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt (certified salaried position assigned to the licensed salary schedule)

Prepared By:
Associate Superintendent - Human Resources

Prepared Date: 5-16-14

Summary:

The school counselor will implement the comprehensive guidance and counseling program according to the State of Nevada's School Counseling Program Student Standards which are aligned with the national standards set forth by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA). The employee, utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, will participate in a school counseling program that promotes and enhances academic achievement, personal/social growth, and career development for all secondary students.

This person will be expected to adhere to the Carson City School District's Professional Domains and Standards for Licensed Employees and report directly to the site administrator.

Note:

ELAD endorsement preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of

Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

* Administer an appropriate guidance & counseling program that aligns with the Nevada State School Counseling Program Student Standards.

* Deliver a system of individual student planning, responsive services, and system support within the guidance curriculum.

* Conduct goal-oriented counseling, responsive to identified student needs, relative to student achievement and school success.

* Collaborate with school personnel to assist students with developing skills that support academic achievement, high school graduation, and lifelong learning.

* Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records.

* Participate as a member of the school-based crisis team.

* Work professionally with administration, staff, parents, and community.

* Comply with school and district policies and regulations as well as state and federal laws.

* Abide by the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) Code of Ethics.

* Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.

* Maintain accurate transcripts and data analysis by assisting students with appropriate course selection and placement to fulfill high school graduation requirements.

* Assist all students including culturally diverse and special populations in meeting individual needs to support academic achievement and student development.

* Assist students with investigating college, university, and career and technical schools, scholarship options, and financial aid information in an effort to develop post secondary options.

* Assist students with acquiring skills that maximize their personal and social development.

* Facilitate parent and student conferences with teachers.

* Support the school improvement process and assist in the implementation of school improvement goals.

* Participate in the annual evaluation and revision of the school counseling program by collecting and analyzing data.

* Work closely with school staff and administration to maintain an effective school counseling program.

* Attend required job-related meetings, activities, and on-going professional development.

* Maintain…