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

Counselor (2025-2026 School Year) Williston Middle School, Central Campus

Summary

: A counselors role is to guide students with social and career development. A counselor implementsguidance 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 andprogram evaluation
• Initiates and coordinates school-wide guidance and counseling activities
• Uses appropriate counseling processes and techniques for individual and group sessions to meetdevelopmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students
• Uses appropriate assessment and diagnostic procedures for determining and structuring individual andgroup 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: asrequested 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

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

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 whendealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views
• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Contributesto building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests
• Able to build morale andgroup 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
• Supportorganization's goals and values
• Ability to-display willingness to make decisions
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; supports andexplains reasoning for decisions
• Include appropriate people in decision-making process
• Make timelydecisions
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands
• Change approach ormethod 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 ontime 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 parentinformation.

Technology Skills:

An individual should have knowledge of:

• Internet and E-mail software
• Student Management software
• Spreadsheet software
• 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 othe acceptable documentation.

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