School Counselor

Bureau of Indian Education•Eagle Butte, SD

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School, Bureau of Indian Education, and provides a comprehensive school counseling program in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. The program is preventative in design and developmental in implementation, supporting students’ academic achievement, individual planning, and personal and social development. The counselor also serves as a consultant to educators, families, and community partners. The position requires a school-year contract under Public Law 95-561, with annual contract renewal. It is not suitable for telework or remote work. Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive or career status. The probationary period is one academic year (two full academic semesters), during which fitness and continued employment are evaluated. Government quarters are available; travel and relocation expenses will not be paid, and no recruitment incentive is offered.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
A master’s degree or higher in guidance and counseling psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required.
Possess and maintain valid state-issued School Counselor licensure or certification. If selected with certification from a state other than the state where the position is located, obtain full certification in the position’s state within two contract terms; provisional certification may be issued during that period. Emergency or provisional certifications may be accepted under state-authority conditions. Foreign and DODEA certifications are not acceptable.
Submit legible transcripts to document education; official transcripts are required upon selection.
A valid driver’s license is required if operating a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for new hires.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Applicants must submit complete and thorough application materials documenting their qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group academic counseling to help students address life situations and personal issues that affect academic success, including referrals to social service or community resources when appropriate.
Counsel students regularly about careers, educational and social interests, and related matters, helping them explore alternatives.
Use diagnostic and assessment procedures as appropriate.
Collect, organize, and interpret student data for appraisal purposes, and prepare case summaries for professional use.
Use data to plan, implement, review progress, and evaluate students’ counseling plans.
Establish and maintain files and records of individual and group counseling sessions.
Prepare letters to parents, progress reports, referrals, and related documents.
Safeguard confidential student data.
Work closely with academic staff to monitor students’ academic growth.
Recommend conferences to discuss individual student problems in the academic area and develop solutions.
Serve as a consultant to educators, families, and community partners.