FAPS

Counselor

Farmington Area Public Schools

place Farmington, 87402

local_atm $52,071 - $100,025 a year

JobID: 8596

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Counselor

Date Posted:
4/22/2026

Location:
Boeckman Middle School

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Description:
Counselor
BMS
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.

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