School Counselor - Unalakleet, AK

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Counselor Date Posted: 9/1/2025 Location: Unalakleet School District: Bering Strait School District Additional Information: Show/Hide School Counselor - Unalakleet School Bering Strait School District has an opening for a School Counselor in our district.

Our School Counseling Department is growing and working towards being a fully comprehensive program modeled after the American School Counselor Association Model.

Being comfortable using technology to track student progress and to prepare documentation is a significant advantage.

BSSD utilizes a comprehensive web database for tracking student progress called PowerSchool, Google Drive and Macbooks; technology is used for most day-to-day tasks.

All classrooms are wirelessly connected to the Internet.

Our district offers very competitive salaries, many strong opportunities for staff development, and an innovative professional climate.

When it comes to unique living and work experiences, we have some of the best.

Check our website for details about our district, as well as video clips of our villages.

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: School Counselor QUALIFICATIONS: 1.

Current Alaska Type C special services certificate in an approved counseling program 2.

Master's degree in School Counseling preferred 3.

Experience in schools is highly recommended 4.

Demonstrated ability to live, work and travel in a cross-cultural setting 5.

Computer literate GOAL: Provide professional counseling services to students in the Bering Strait School District.

Increase the effectiveness of interventions school-wide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.

Provide a comprehensive school counseling program 2.

Participate in site peer helper and site advisor programs 3.

Provide individual and small group counseling 4.

Apply crisis intervention strategies 5.

Offer programs, training and services on topics such as substance abuse, suicide prevention/intervention and physical/sexual abuse 6.

Assist students in post secondary planning and career education 7.

Refer students and parents to appropriate agencies for assistance 8.

Assist staff in the development/implementation of student management plans 9.

Communicate effectively with students, parents and all staff members 10.

Develop and locate materials needed to implement interventions/enrichments 11.

Model effective intervention and enrichments 12.

Keep accurate current records of school and student achievement in regard to interventions 13.

Monitor results of all interventions 14.

This position requires air travel on commercial and small commuter aircraft.

Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned REPORTS TO: Principal and District Coordinator of Counseling SALARY: Placement on Salary Schedule per negotiated agreement LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: 192 days LOCATION: Unalakleet Send initial letter of application with resume to or apply online here.

Written correspondence or mailed applications should be addressed to: Human Resources Bering Strait School District P.O.

Box 225 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 NOTE: Bering Strait School district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

The District Title IX, 504 and ADA contact person is: HR Director Bering Strait School District P.O.

Box 225 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684