Middle School Counselor

Position Purpose

To provide a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades K-12. To provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students to achieve success in school. School counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by todays diverse student population.

Responsibilities
Communicates and collaborates with supervisors colleagues students parents/guardians and community resources to meet the developmental needs of students
Promotes the knowledge skills and attitudes students need to achieve academic success college and career readiness and social/emotional development through individual planning small-group and classroom guidance
Provides responsive services to meet students immediate needs and concerns
Implements manages and evaluates the Fargo Public Schools comprehensive counseling program
Participates on the building level crisis team and responds to individual/building/district crisis situations when appropriate
Collaborates with administration to provide registration orientation and transition activities for students new to the school
Facilitates educational programs for parents/guardians and students as needed
Interprets cognitive aptitude and achievement tests as appropriate
Participates in building and district level meetings (i.e. MTSS IEP 504 SARB PLC etc) as needed
Continues professional development to increase awareness in best counseling practices
Implements program components to meet state mandated standards (interest inventories testing interpretation career conferencing/class etc.) where required
Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in counseling or equivalent.
Valid ND school counseling credential from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and appropriate licensure from ND Education Standards and Practices Board or ability to obtain prior to the start date; ability to license with a plan of study may be considered.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program;
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of schools teachers and classrooms.
Basic proficiency with instructional technology.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in aschool setting.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

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 for administrative teaching professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1)Cover Letter 2)Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4)Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the addition Teacher Applicants will need to attach:Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST)on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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