Williston Basin School District #7, Williston, North Dakota, is currently accepting applications for the following positions:(3) School Counselor(s)
Williston Basin School District #7
(3) ElementarySummary: A counselor's role is to guide students with social and career development. A counselor implements guidance according to learning theories and the educational philosophy of the school.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizes the counseling program by assessing needs, setting goals, and formulating a plan of action and program evaluation.
Initiates and coordinates school-wide guidance and counseling activities.
Uses appropriate counseling processes and techniques for individual and group sessions to meet developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students.
Uses appropriate assessment and diagnostic procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
Assists parents and teachers in understanding and responding to developmental levels of students.
Interprets achievement and aptitude test data to assist school staff with curriculum planning: as requested by the building principal.
Makes appropriate referrals of students to school and community programs.
Assists with coordination of student services in the school.
Interprets testing results and other student data accurately, as requested by the principal.
Follows the laws, policies, and procedures which govern school programs.
Takes part in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Necessary Skills:
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's effort to succeed.
Ability to communicate well with others.
Ability to follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organization's goals and values.
Ability to-display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Ability to follow instructions; respond to supervisory direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
Technology Skills: An individual should have knowledge of internet and E-mail software; Student Management software, spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.Education and Experience: A valid ND teaching license and ND counseling credential or ability to obtain.WBSD #7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If claiming veterans preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, or other acceptable documentation.Please apply at: www.willistonschools.org and click on Careers.For more i formation about this position, please contact:Judy Billehus
Human Resources Director
Williston Basin School District #7
PO Box 1407
1201 9thAvenue NW
Williston, ND 58802
Ph:(701) 572-1580
judith.billehus@willistonschools.org
