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School Counselor
Bureau of Indian Education · Posted today
On-siteBelcourt, ND$40.2 – $73.1/hrApply by Jun 2, 2026Education And Vocational TrainingENFJENFPESFJ
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This position is part of the Turtle Mountain Middle School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a School Counselor which provides a comprehensive school counseling program in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. This position requires SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and will require contract renewal on an annual basis. This position IS NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances.
What You'll Do
- →As School Counselor- CY-1710, provides a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports students in the areas of academic achievement, individual student planning, and personal and social development.
- →The incumbent also serves as a consultant to educators, families and community partners.
- →Provides individual and group academic counseling services to students to prepare students to deal with life situations and personal issues to succeed in academics which may include referral to social service or community resources as appropriate.
- →Counsels with students on a regular basis regarding careers, educational, social interests' and/or other similar matters, helping them to explore alternatives.
- →Utilizes diagnostic and assessment procedures as appropriate.
- →Collects, organizes and interprets student data for appraisal purposes.
- →Prepares case summaries for professional use.
- →Uses data for planning, implementation, progress review and evaluation of student's counseling plans.
- →Sets up, maintains files and records of individual and group counseling sessions.
- →Prepares letters to parents, progress reports, referrals and related documents.
- →Provides safeguards for the utilization of confidential student data.
- →Works closely with the academic staff to follow the academic growth of students.
- →Recommends conferences to discuss individual student problems experienced in the academic area for the purpose of arriving at solutions to student problems.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship is required.
- ✓Applicant is responsible for reading the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections for accuracy and completeness of application.
- ✓If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
- ✓A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.
- ✓Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
- ✓Must possess and maintain valid School Counselor licensure/certification in the State where the position is located.
- ✓This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act.
- ✓Probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.
- ✓Probationary period is one academic year (two full academic semesters) during which your fitness and continued employment will be evaluated.
- ✓Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive nor career status.
- ✓To meet the education requirements, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts.
- ✓Officials and unofficial transcripts (photocopy or original) may be submitted.
- ✓Advisement or web-printouts are NOT acceptable.
Benefits
- ★A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
- ★Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.
- ★This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act.
- ★Government Quarters MAY be available.
- ★Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- ★Travel and relocations expenses WILL NOT be paid.
- ★A Recruitment incentive IS NOT offered.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 99e34107-aa9f-481a-ac27-a9e4d12f9ebf
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