2026-2027 School Year Guidance Counseling PracticumInternship

Position Purpose
A School Counseling Intern supports the delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program by assisting with services that promote student success in academics social-emotional development and career readiness. Under the supervision of a licensed school counselor the intern collaborates with students staff families and the community to learn how to deliver equitable data-informed and developmentally appropriate services that promote success for each student.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with supervisors colleagues students parents/guardians and community resources to support the developmental needs of students.
• Assists in promoting the knowledge attitudes and skills students need to achieve academic success college and career readiness and social/emotional development through direct and indirect student services.
• Provides responsive services to meet students immediate needs and concerns.
• Participates in building-level crisis response and observes crisis team practices as appropriate.
• Assists with orientation and transition activities for students new to the school.
• Supports educational programs for parents/guardians and students as assigned.
• Observes and assists in the interpretation of cognitive aptitude and achievement tests as appropriate.
• Attends building and district-level meetings (e.g. MTSS IEP 504 PLC) to learn about collaborative school processes.
• Participates in all mandatory training as required by the district.
• Contributes to a safe positive and supportive educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a masters degree program in School Counseling.
• Foundational knowledge of counseling theory child development and educational practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with students staff and families.
• Ability to read interpret and apply professional literature program guidelines and school/district policies.
• Basic data analysis skills including the ability to interpret assessments and use data to inform decision-making under supervision.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to varied situations and follow directions in a school setting.
• Competence with technology including use of common computer applications for communicationdocumentation and presentations.
• Commitment to professional growth and to upholding ethical standards in school counseling.

Relationships
This position reports to: FPS Counseling Supervisor

Physical Requirements
The physical demands 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.


Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Example: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed indoors.



Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job will need to attach: 1)Cover Letter 2)Resume 3) Three (3) Letters of Reference

Job postings will be closed for applications at5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)on the closing date listed in the posting.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veterans preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veterans preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

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The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs activities and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a students parents guardians or employees race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry disability age or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI Title IX the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings Director of Compliance who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S. Fargo North Dakota 58103 .

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act they may bring forward a grievance to the Districts Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The Districts grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the Districts grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington DC 20202-1100