School Counselor - Unalakleet,AK Job Juneau area,Alaska USA,Education / Teaching

Position: School Counselor - Unalakleet, AK'); '

Overview

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ School Counselor

Date Posted: 9/1/2025

Location:

Unalakleet School

District:
Bering Strait School District

School Counselor
- Unalakleet School — Bering Strait School District has an opening for a School Counselor in our district. Our School Counseling Department is growing and working towards being a fully comprehensive program modeled after the American School Counselor Association Model. Being comfortable using technology to track student progress and to prepare documentation is a significant advantage. BSSD utilizes a comprehensive web database for tracking student progress called Power School, Google Drive and Macbooks;

technology is used for most day-to-day tasks. All classrooms are wirelessly connected to the Internet. Our district offers very competitive salaries, many strong opportunities for staff development, and an innovative professional climate. When it comes to unique living and work experiences, we have some of the best. Check our website for details about our district, as well as video clips of our villages.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: School Counselor

Qualifications

Current Alaska Type C special services certificate in an approved counseling program
Master's degree in School Counseling preferred
Experience in schools is highly recommended
Demonstrated ability to live, work and travel in a cross-cultural setting
Computer literate

Goal

Provide professional counseling services to students in the Bering Strait School District. Increase the effectiveness of interventions school-wide

Essential Functions

Provide a comprehensive school counseling program

Participate in site peer helper and site advisor programs

Provide individual and small group counseling

Apply crisis intervention strategies

Offer programs, training and services on topics such as substance abuse, suicide prevention/intervention and physical/sexual abuse

Assist students in post secondary planning and career education

Refer students and parents to appropriate agencies for assistance

Assist staff in the development/implementation of student management plans

Communicate effectively with students, parents and all staff members

Develop and locate materials needed to implement interventions/enrichments

Model effective intervention and enrichments

Keep accurate current records of school and student achievement in regard to interventions

Monitor results of all interventions

This position requires air travel on commercial and small commuter aircraft.

Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned

Reports To

Principal and District Coordinator of Counseling

Salary

Placement on Salary Schedule per negotiated agreement

Length of Employment

192 days

Location

Unalakleet

Send initial letter of application with resume to hr or apply online here.

Address

Written correspondence or mailed applications should be addressed to:

Human Resources
Bering Strait School District
P.O. Box 225
Unalakleet, Alaska 99684
hr

NOTE:

Bering Strait School district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

The District Title IX, 504 and ADA contact person is:
HR Director
Bering Strait School District
P.O. Box 225
Unalakleet, Alaska 99684

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