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 8000 students at 18 campuses across Helena. These positions serve a 187-day contract. Exact schedule will be confirmed upon hire. Teacher will report to Helena High School for duty.
Some of what you will do:
- Plan organizeand deliverthe district counseling system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs.
- Implementthe district guidance curriculum using effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for students.
- Implementthe individual planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans.
- Provideresponsive services through theeffective use of individual and small-group counseling consultation and referral skills.
- Provideshort-term counseling to assist students during transitions triage counseling and other high-stress situations.
- Provideimmediate behavioral and crisis intervention as involve suicide and threat assessments.
- Assistteachers and administrators with behavioral and emotional issues by communicating with students to find the cause of their distress; workto maximize coping skills for students in difficult situations.
- Discussthe counseling department management system and the program action plans with the school administrators.
- Collectand analyzedata to guide program yearly program audit.
- Monitorstudents on a regular basis as they progress in school.
- Is a student advocate leader collaborator and systems change agent.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess multiple endorsement areas and at least a year of successful experience in high school counseling.
While performing the duties of this job the employee will meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Starting salary range is prorated on$42872.81-$67750.83based on education and experience in addition to a comprehensive benefit package.
How to Apply
Complete the online application to include a cover letter and unofficial college transcripts. Applications accepted immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
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Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and Helena Education Association.
- Prior to employment you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.
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 a mental physical or sensory disability or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternate format may email or call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Traditional Relay Service from Montana Relay.
District online application is available at:
Human Resources Office
1325 Poplar Street
Helena Montana 59601
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