School Counselor - SY- Hardin High School

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following position open for the  school year:

SCHOOL COUNSELOR – HARDIN HIGH SCHOOL

Applicant must have a valid Montana Educator License with a School Counselor endorsement. Benefit package includes:
Health & Dental Insurance - District pays 80% of the Monthly Premium for All Levels of Coverage;
Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses;
District Retirement program;
Discretionary Leave;
District issued laptop and / or tablet; paid Professional Development Opportunities and possible teacher student loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal counseling services for students, families and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility and better decision-making skills
• Accept referrals and seek referrals for counseling and personal assistance
• Assess and counsel students based on observations, conversations and test results
• Provide academic, personal, social and career guidance to both individuals and groups of students
• Orient new students to school’s procedures
• Inform parents of available programs, and confer with parents regarding the progress of the student and activities of the school
• Educate students and parents regarding the necessary course work required for graduation; assist students with the development of a four-year educational plan
• Update information on student cumulative files, maintain records on inactive student files
• Maintain school records including a set of locked, confidential files
• Assist the administration with the school standardized testing program; prepare test materials, interpret test results
• Consult with and serve as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding developmental needs of students
• Refer students to supportive personnel for additional services: i.e. speech therapist, school nurse, school psychologist, or other helping specialists
• Provide group guidance activities and specialized guidance materials
• Conduct and facilitate conference with teachers, students, and parents; model appropriate conflict resolutions behaviors
• Understand the needs of at-risk student behaviors and assist in appropriate interventions
• Attend 504/IEP Meetings, as well as act as onsite contact for various child protection and family crisis agencies
• Serve as a resource to students and administrators in relation to student behavior and achievement
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and referral agencies
• Be knowledgeable of community support-service agencies for the purpose of providing student assistance
• Process school records for incoming and departing students
• Coordinate information concerning students by maintaining and updating student records
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to provide appropriate classroom placement for students with special abilities and disabilities
• Assist with inclusion needs within the school and within the Districts as assigned
• Contact parents for special meetings or for needed signatures
• Participate on the school-based crisis team

Qualifications:

• Masters in school counseling
• Proper Montana Teacher Certification
• Counseling and Guidance Endorsement
• Ability to maintain professional code of conduct within the legal and ethical standards for school counselors
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community
• Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies

Compensation:

Salary Range $41,838-$66,335

Credit on the salary schedule will be given for up to ten (10) years contracted teaching experience. A bonus of $2,500.00 will be added to the contracted amount for those teachers who hold an MA degree.

Our Districts:

School Districts 17H & 1 are an equal Opportunity Employer

We have strong academic programs utilizing a variety of techniques for our students. There are programs for special education students and vocational students. There are a variety of music, drama, art, and sports opportunities for students of all ages. We are a Class A district, early childhood through 12th grade, with approximately 1,800 students. The student body is 84% Native American.