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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 08/24/2026 counselor 2020.pdf Description: Counselor FHS 184 days per year Start Date 8.24.26 $52,071-$100,025 depending on experience and education The Counselor provides services and activities that meet the needs of the students; consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and provides support to other educational programs. This position is part of a collaborative school counseling team in the building and the district. The counseling team provides a comprehensive counseling program. See attached job description for additional knowledge, skills and abilities required Qualifications: Minnesota State Certification in School Counseling Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and colleagues. Able to work in collaboration with instructional staff: inclusive education, special education and school climate and culture. Commitment to working effectively with students and families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Demonstrates considerable care and skill in completing work assignments. Familiarity with i-pad use as an instructional tool to individualize learning. Ability to multi-task. Ability to apply correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Job Responsibilities: Implement or assist in implementing a safe school climate that results in academic and personal success for all students. Work with school community to design a program to incorporate kindness into the existing school rituals, traditions and value statements, in which various stakeholders can take ownership. Conduct classroom lessons/activities to support instruction, educational transitions, and personal development. Conduct individual counseling in areas of educational and personal need as referred by staff, family, or self-referred. Establish support groups for the children with common issues. Full listing of benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining agreement located at https://www.farmington.k12.mn.us/fs/resource-manager/view/4469f77d-70a7-4a58-aad8-0de700e3f123 Benefits include: Health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, sick and personal leave, 403(b) available Application Procedure: Applicants please apply online. Farmington Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online