School Counseling

Montana Office of Public Instruction • Hardin, MT

238d

About The Position

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 are accepting applications for a School Counselor at The Hardin Academy for the 2025-2026 school year. The person in this position counsels individuals and provides group educational guidance. The Counselor provides a problem-solving service to students, their families, and staff. The employee may serve as a member of diagnostic teams or educational planning and placement committees.

Requirements

• Valid Montana Educator License with a School Counselor endorsement or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of assuming contracted duties.
• Masters in school counseling.
• Proper Montana Teacher Certification.
• Counseling and Guidance Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to maintain professional code of conduct within the legal and ethical standards for school counselors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community.
• Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal counseling services for students, families, and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility, and better decision-making skills.
• Accept referrals and seek referrals for counseling and personal assistance.
• Assess and counsel students based on observations, conversations, and test results.
• Provide academic, personal, social, and career guidance to both individuals and groups of students.
• Orient new students to school’s procedures.
• Inform parents of available programs, and confer with parents regarding the progress of the student and activities of the school.
• Educate students and parents regarding the necessary coursework required for graduation; assist students with the development of a four-year educational plan.
• Assist the administration with the school standardized testing program; interpret test results.
• Consult with and serve as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding developmental needs of students.
• Refer students to supportive personnel for additional services: i.e. speech therapist, school nurse, school psychologist, or other helping specialists.
• Provide group guidance activities and specialized guidance materials.
• Conduct and facilitate conferences with teachers, students, and parents; model appropriate conflict resolution behaviors.
• Understand the needs of at-risk student behaviors and assist in appropriate interventions.
• Attend 504/IEP Meetings, as well as act as onsite contact for various child protection and family crisis agencies.
• Serve as a resource to students and administrators in relation to student behavior and achievement.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and referral agencies.
• Be knowledgeable of community support-service agencies for the purpose of providing student assistance.
• Process school records for incoming and departing students.
• Coordinate information concerning students by maintaining and updating student records.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to provide appropriate classroom placement for students with special abilities and disabilities.
• Assist with inclusion needs within the school and within the Districts as assigned.
• Contact parents for special meetings or for needed signatures.
• Participate on the school-based crisis team.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees