Job Description:

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

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

Location: Mandan Public School District 

Position Summary:
Mandan Public Schools is currently seeking a School Counselor. 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Salary: Starting $56,172 - $59,526 for a Master's degree, pending location. Full benefit package included.

Contact Information
Carly Retterath, Assistant Superintendent
BRAVE CENTER
Phone: 701-751-6500
Email: Carly.Retterath@msd1.org