What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Farmington Area Public Schools?
- 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.
- 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.
- counselor 2020.pdf
JobID: 8558
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Counselor
High School Teaching/Counselor
Date Posted:
4/1/2026
4/1/2026
Location:
Farmington High School
Farmington High School
Date Available:
08/24/2026
08/24/2026
Description:
Counselor
FHS
184 days per year
Start Date 8.24.26
$52,071-$100,025 depending on experience and education
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.
See attached job description for additional knowledge, skills and abilities required
Qualifications:
Job Responsibilities:
Full listing of benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining agreement located at
https://www.farmington.k12.mn.us/fs/resource-manager/view/4469f77d-70a7-4a58-aad8-0de700e3f123
Benefits include:
Health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, sick and personal leave, 403(b) available
Application Procedure:
Applicants please apply online.
Attachment(s):
Salary : $52,071 - $100,025