School Counselor; PK-- SY

Overview

Position Type: Student Support Services / School Counselor

Date Posted: 11/19/2025

Location: Unalaska Jr/Sr High School

Date Available: 01/06/2026

Closing Date: When Filled

District: Unalaska City School District

• Valid Alaska type C special services certificate with endorsement as a school counselor or guidance and counseling.
• May consider applicants who are working towards a type C endorsement.
• Experience working in rural Alaska preferred.

• PreK-12:
  • Act as a student advocate.
  • Utilize appropriate counseling techniques to accommodate a variety of social, emotional and academic needs.
  • Implement prevention guidance curriculum through delivery of classroom lessons and infusion in content areas.
  • Support and reinforce the key role of the classroom teacher.
  • Counseling individuals and small groups toward social and emotional resiliency.
  • Act as a liaison among school staff, parents and public or private agencies.
  • Participates in counseling and guidance program development, maintenance, evaluation and enhancement.
  • Work with staff in the use of an effective referral process and development of positive outcomes.

• 6-12 Specific:
  • Assist in the development of class schedules that meet student needs.
  • Utilize Power School (student information system) to input and monitor student performance.
  • Coordinate and facilitate college and career readiness placements exams.
  • Be accessible to all students for career, educational, and personal counseling.
  • Consult with staff to increase students' awareness of the relationship between school and work.
  • Assume a leadership role in promoting a positive school climate.
  • Scholarship coordination.