Hybrid Counselor bei Farmington Public Schools

Description:
Counselor
FHS
184 days per year
Start Date 8.25.25

The Counselor provides services and activities that meet the needs of the students; consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and provides support to other educational programs.  This position is part of a collaborative school counseling team in the building and the district.  The counseling team provides a comprehensive counseling program.

$50,000 - $96,048 depending on experience and education 

See attached job description for additional knowlege, skills and abilities required

Qualifications:

• Minnesota State Certification in School Counseling
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Able to work in collaboration with instructional staff: inclusive education, special education and school climate and culture.
• Commitment to working effectively with students and families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrates considerable care and skill in completing work assignments.
• Familiarity with i-pad use as an instructional tool to individualize learning.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to apply correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. 

Job Responsibilites:

• Implement or assist in implementing a safe school climate that results in academic and personal success for all students.
• Work with school community to design a program to incorporate kindness into the existing school rituals, traditions and value statements, in which various stakeholders can take ownership.
• Conduct classroom lessons/activities to support instruction, educational transitions, and personal development.
• Conduct individual counseling in areas of educational and personal need as referred by staff, family, or self-referred.
• Establish support groups for the children with common issues.

Application Deadlines:

Internal Candidates:  open until filled or interviews begin 

External Candidates:  Open until filled or interviews begin.

Application Procedure:
Applicants please apply online.

Full listing of benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining agreement located at 

• 23-25 Teacher Contract

Benefits include:

Health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance,sick and personal leave, 403(b) available