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Location: Juneau-Douglas High School: Yaada.at Kalé
Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE)
SCHOOL COUNSELOR POSITION: Requires Alaska Type C certificate with counseling endorsement (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).
Make a difference for the children in our community!
Position Summary: Consistent with the Juneau School District's mission, the high school counselor will engage in a comprehensive, developmental counseling program designed to nurture and encourage compassionate, responsible and contributing citizens by assisting all students to develop academic, career and personal/social competencies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in education.
- Valid Alaska Type C certificate with a counseling endorsement, or ability to secure certificate upon hire.
- Must be eager to collaborate with teachers and specialists in team and community building planning and activities.
Preferred Requirements:
- Masters Degree in Education from an accredited college or university preferred. Masters in Counseling or Social work from an accredited college or university may be considered.
- Experience working in an high school setting.
- Experience/background in counseling.
Compensation: Salary is dependent on experience and education. The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.
To Apply:
Complete an online application at www.juneauschools.org.
About the Juneau School District
Located in Alaska’s beautiful capital, the Juneau School District (JSD) serves roughly 4,000 students in PreK–12 across 14 schools.
Schools & Programs
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Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school.
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Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK–8 Montessori School, a K–8 Charter School, a home‐school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program.
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The alternative high school, Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi, serves students who benefit from non‐traditional high school settings.
Community & Demographics
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Student body is diverse: roughly 43% White, 24% multi‐ethnic, 13% Alaska Native & American Indian, 10% Asian & Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, and about 1% Black.
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Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services.
Professional Atmosphere & Development
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The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community.
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JSD offers strong support for professional growth: embedded professional development, Arts‐infused teaching (Artful Teaching), culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring programs, peer collaboration, and opportunities to engage with local culture and environment in instructional design.
Advantages & Location
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Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest.
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Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment.
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Because of its size and resources, the district can offer a variety of teaching environments—traditional classrooms, Montessori, alternative high school settings, and culturally unique programs like TCLL.