KHS College & Career Counselor

KHS College & Career Counselor (2026/2027 School Year)

Kuna Joint School District 3 / KUNA HIGH SCHOOL - Kuna, Idaho

Job : 5490598

Final date to receive applications: Jan 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

ACCEPTING INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY AT THIS TIME

KUNA SCHOOL DISTRICT

COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELOR for 2026/2027 School Year

PURPOSE:

The High School College and Career Counselor supports all students in developing, reviewing, and achieving personalized postsecondary plans that align with their interests, strengths, and goals. This position provides comprehensive guidance in college preparation, career exploration, workforce readiness, financial aid, and alternative postsecondary pathways, while ensuring compliance with Idaho State Board of Education requirements. The counselor collaborates with students, families, educators, and community partners to promote informed decision‑making and successful transitions to college, career, military service, apprenticeships, or other meaningful post‑high school opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a current Idaho Education Credential with appropriate endorsement
• Preferred Masters Degree in School Counseling or similar
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below
• Positive public relations skills

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist students in making sound educational, occupational, and life plans. The college and career counselor shall carry out the following major duties and responsibilities.

MAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with providing career and college information to students, teachers, parents, and other staff.
• Assists coordination of a variety of events and programs (classroom presentations, parent programs, career fairs, college visits, field trips, scheduling of secondary institutions, etc.).
• Work with parents to remove barriers that keep their children from going on to additional education and training after high school.
• To assist at changing the culture of the community toward going on to additional education and training after high school.
• Prepares a wide variety of newsletters and communication for students, parents, and staff.
• Maintains guidance materials in high school and establishes a career section in both the middle school and elementary.
• Assists with the preparation and delivery of informational presentations as requested.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and implements career events and publications; prepares letters, flyers, mailers, and other materials. Events may take place in the evening.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of communicating with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Compiles data from a variety of sources for the purpose of evaluating program success.
• Assists with students one‑on‑one in college and/or career decisions as needed.
• Meets schedules and timelines and works confidentially with discretion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned from the College and Career Coordinator.
• Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
• Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare documents and file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

EVALUATION
:
Yearly by Administrator

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Robbie Reno, Principal
• KUNA HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: rreno

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