School Counseling

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

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 8,000 students at 18 campuses across Helena.  These positions serve a 187 day contract scheduled for 7 hours a day.  Current starting salary range is $49,303 to $60,908 depending upon education level and applicable experience.  The District provides a comprehensive benefit package which includes: retirement plan, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, health insurance with dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long term disability insurance, a section 125 plan and numerous tax sheltered annuities (403b's).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plans, organizes and delivers the district counseling program

• Implements the district guidance curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for all students

• Implements the individual planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans

• Provides responsive services through their effective use of individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills

• Provides system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs

• Discusses the counseling department management system and the program action plans with the school administrator

• Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis

• Monitors the students on a regular basis as they progress in school

• Uses time and calendars to implement an efficient program

• Develops a results evaluation for the program

• Conducts a yearly program audit

• Is a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent

Who we are looking for:

To become part of this dedicated team, you have a Class six (6) Montana Specialist Certificate with a school counselor endorsement.

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 may occasionally relocate items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.