About Job

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Counselor

Date Posted:
5/22/2025

Location:
Faribault High School

Date Available:
08/25/2025

Closing Date:
06/05/2025

District:
Faribault Independent School District 656
Job Title: Licensed School Counselor - Faribault High School

Position Summary: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Licensed High School Counselor at the Faribault High School. This position commences with the 2025-2026 school year on August 25, 2025.
Academic Support

Guide students in course selection, scheduling, and academic planning aligned with graduation requirements and postsecondary goals.
Monitor student academic progress and develop intervention plans for at-risk students.
Participate in intervention and attendance team.

College and Career Readiness

Provide resources and counseling for college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and career exploration.
Facilitate college and career readiness programs such as college visits, career fairs, and job shadowing opportunities.
Administer and interpret career assessments and interest inventories.

Social-Emotional Support

Offer counseling for students dealing with personal, social, or emotional issues.
Respond to crisis situations and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful school climate.

Collaboration and Communication

Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and outside agencies.
Participate in IEP team meetings, providing input and support for student plans.
Lead in the development of 504 Plans.
Maintain timely and confidential records in accordance with school policies and legal guidelines.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in School Counseling
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in either Spanish and/or Somali required.
Valid MN School Counselor License
Supervised internship or practicum experience in a K-12 school setting.
Prior experience in a middle or high school setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Thorough knowledge of school counseling principles, practices and procedures; community agencies available to serve and assist students; testing materials and ability to communicate results to students; ability to conduct interviews and guidance sessions effectively and to analyze attitudes and problems objectively; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and administration.
Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working in a middle or high school setting.

Training or certification in areas such as:

Restorative Practices
Trauma Informed Care
College and Career Readiness Platforms (e.g., Naviance, Xello)
Experience working with a diverse student population

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include: