Fernley Intermediate Counselor

Fernley Intermediate Counselor 2026/27

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Counselor
• Date Posted: 4/21/2026
• Location:
  
  Fernley Intermediate
• Date Available:
  
  Aug/2026

Range $55,970-$97,616 annually with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience

9 Months or (Plus 5 Days) or (190/194 Days)

NON-EXEMPT, This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

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 elementary students.

This person will be expected to adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA and report directly to the school site administrator.

• Administer an appropriate guidance & counseling program that aligns with ASCA.
• Deliver a system of individual student planning, responsive services, and system support within the guidance curriculum.
• Assist teachers in implementing Common Core State Standards as possible.
• 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 using Power School as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of the school-based bullying prevention team.
• Ensure compliance with special services such as IEP's and other related mandates.
• Actively contribute to the School Improvement Plan (SIP) process.
• 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.

• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in elementary classrooms and in large groups guiding the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
• 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 maximizes their personal and social development.
• Facilitate parent and student conferences with teachers.
• 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 professional competence.
• Use effective oral and written communication skills.

• Education and Training: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada counselor's license issued by the Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area.

When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

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