Position Type:
High School Teaching/Counselor
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
Location:
Boeckman Middle School
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Description:
Counselor .50 FTE
BMS
Start Date 8.24.26
$26,036 - $53,262 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:
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Minnesota State Certification in School Counseling
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Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
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Able to work in collaboration with instructional staff: inclusive education, special education and school climate and culture.
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Commitment to working effectively with students and families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
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Demonstrates considerable care and skill in completing work assignments.
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Familiarity with i-pad use as an instructional tool to individualize learning.
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Ability to multi-task.
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Ability to apply correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Job Responsibilities:
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Implement or assist in implementing a safe school climate that results in academic and personal success for all students.
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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.
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Conduct classroom lessons/activities to support instruction, educational transitions, and personal development.
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Conduct individual counseling in areas of educational and personal need as referred by staff, family, or self-referred.
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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.
