High School Counselor - FTE

At Helena Public Schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a High School Counselor, you will work as part of a team that serves nearly 8,000 students across 18 campuses in Helena. This 0.5‑FTE position is scheduled for 7 hours a day over a 187‑day contract. The starting salary range is $52,275–$70,833 based on education and experience.

Competitive benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a Section 125 plan, tax‑sheltered annuity options, tuition reimbursement, long‑term and short‑term disability, and long‑term care insurance.

• Plan, organize, and deliver the district counseling program.
• Implement the district guidance curriculum through effective instructional skills and structured group sessions for all students.
• Provide individual planning support, guiding students and their parents or guardians through educational and career planning.
• Offer responsive services via individual and small‑group counseling, consultation, and referral skills.
• Support the school counseling program management and assist other educational programs.
• Discuss the counseling department management system and program action plans with the school administrator.
• Collect and analyze data to guide program direction and emphasis.
• Monitor students regularly as they progress through school.
• Use time and calendars to implement an efficient program.
• Develop results evaluation for the program.
• Conduct yearly program audits.
• Serve as a student advocate, leader, collaborator, and systems change agent.

To be considered, you must hold a Class six (6) Montana Specialist Certificate with a school counselor endorsement. The ideal candidate will possess multiple endorsement areas and at least one year of successful high‑school counseling experience. Candidates must also complete a background check prior to employment.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and Helena Education Association. In addition to salary, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, long‑term disability, short‑term disability, and long‑term care insurance, as well as a Section 125 plan and tuition reimbursement. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ancestry, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation or any other distinguishing characteristic.

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