School Counselor

School Counselor

2026-2027 School year; 194 contract days, 100% FTE

Location: Mandan High School 

Salary: Starting $59,526 for Master's degree. Full benefit package included.

Position Summary:

Mandan Public Schools is currently seeking a School Counselor at Mandan High School. The Mandan Public School Counseling Program promotes the development of productive and responsible citizens by ensuring the academic, career, and personal/social growth of all students. In partnership with parents and school personnel, the counseling program provides programs and services to enhance the educational process of all students.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide short-term individual counseling to students
• Assist students with curriculum, career, and scholarship opportunities
• Lead small group counseling sessions for students for social and emotional concerns as needed

• Lead small group counseling sessions for students for social and emotional concerns as needed

• Guide each student to choose courses consistent with His/Her/their interests, abilities, and career plans

• Consult with parents and teachers regarding a student's social, emotional, academic, or behavioral concerns

• Help students develop post-secondary educational, military or work force plans
• Refer students and parents to community agencies and services for extra help and support 
• Consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding planning or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social, or emotional growth of students

• Support additional needs of the school and other duties as assigned. 

Reports to:

• School Principal

Qualifications:

• Must hold appropriate certification in School Counseling from the ND Department of Public Instruction and a teaching license from the ND Education and Practice Board.  Additional training and certifications may be required for some incumbents.

Application Procedures
Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

Employment requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

A state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.