Job Description:

Job Type: Full Time
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Schedule: Teachers Contract
Salary Range: $47,393 - $91,468

Position will start August 19th, 2026

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with supervisors, colleagues, students, parents/guardians and community resources to meet the developmental needs of students
• Promotes the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development through individual planning, small-group and classroom guidance
  Provides responsive services to meet students' immediate needs and concerns
• Implements, manages and evaluates the Fargo Public Schools comprehensive counseling program
• Participates on the building level crisis team and responds to individual/building/district crisis situations, when appropriate
• Collaborates with administration to provide registration, orientation and transition activities for students new to the school
• Facilitates educational programs for parents/guardians and students, as needed
• Interprets cognitive, aptitude and achievement tests, as appropriate
• Participates in building and district level meetings (i.e. MTSS, IEP, 504, SARB, PLC, etc), as needed
• Continues professional development to increase awareness in best counseling practices
• Implements program components to meet state mandated standards (interest inventories, testing interpretation, career conferencing/class, etc.), where required
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or equivalent.
• Valid ND school counseling credential from North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and appropriate licensure from ND Education Standards and Practices Board or ability to obtain prior to the start date; ability to license with a plan of study may be considered.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program;
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
  Basic proficiency with instructional technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
   

Application Procedures

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. 

Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.