School Counselor

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking a School Counselor for Pine Ridge School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, through a solicitation that requires a highly qualified professional to provide comprehensive counseling services for special education students. The contractor must possess a Master's degree in Counseling, South Dakota School Counselor Specialist Endorsement, and a minimum of 4 years of school counseling experience. Key contract requirements include providing onsite counseling services 3 days per week, conducting student evaluations within 5-7 days of referral, performing crisis intervention, offering behavioral support, and maintaining detailed documentation in the NASIS system. The initial contract period is from February 19, 2025, through February 18, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through February 18, 2030. Proposals are due by February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, with the opportunity originally classified under different set-aside designations before settling on a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

The solicitation is for a 100% small business opportunity in the Educational Support Services NAICS category, with an estimated annual workload of 1,568 hours. The position requires the contractor to complete background investigations and maintain required immunizations for working in a school setting. The estimated caseload is 111 students, with services to be provided at the Pine Ridge School located in South Dakota. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed, the contract involves comprehensive counseling support for special education students under the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education. The contractor will be responsible for providing a full range of counseling services, including individual and group counseling, behavioral assessments, and direct support to students with special education needs. The solicitation indicates a robust requirement for professional expertise and dedicated on-site presence to support the educational and emotional well-being of students at the Pine Ridge School.