Williston Basin School District #7, Williston, North Dakota, is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

(3) School Counselor(s) Williston Basin School District #7 (3) Elementary

Summary: A counselor's role is to guide students with social and career development. A counselor implements guidance according to learning theories and the educational philosophy of the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes the counseling program by assessing needs, setting goals, and formulating a plan of action and program evaluation.
• Initiates and coordinates school-wide guidance and counseling activities.
• Uses appropriate counseling processes and techniques for individual and group sessions to meet developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students.
• Uses appropriate assessment and diagnostic procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
• Assists parents and teachers in understanding and responding to developmental levels of students.
• Interprets achievement and aptitude test data to assist school staff with curriculum planning: as requested by the building principal.
• Makes appropriate referrals of students to school and community programs.
• Assists with coordination of student services in the school.
• Interprets testing results and other student data accurately, as requested by the principal.
• Follows the laws, policies, and procedures which govern school programs.
• Takes part in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's effort to succeed.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organization's goals and values.
• Ability to-display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to follow instructions; respond to supervisory direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.

Technology Skills: An individual should have knowledge of internet and E-mail software; Student Management software, spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Education and Experience: A valid ND teaching license and ND counseling credential or ability to obtain.

WBSD #7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If claiming veterans preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, or other acceptable documentation.

Please apply at: www.willistonschools.org and click on Careers.**

For more i formation about this position, please contact:

Judy Billehus Human Resources Director Williston Basin School District #7 PO Box 1407 1201 9thAvenue NW Williston, ND 58802 Ph:(701) 572-1580 judith.billehus@willistonschools.org **