Counselor

Job Description Starting Date: Immediately Employment Term: Academic SY Supervisor: School Principal Classification: Certified Job Summary: Direct comprehensive school counseling as defined by the Arizona Model for Counseling. Key Responsibilities Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. Major Function: Development and Management of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program Discuss the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator. Develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the program based on the ASCA National Model and current individual school data. Communicate the goals of the program to stakeholders (administrators, teachers, students, parents, community/business leaders). Maintain current and appropriate resources for stakeholders. Use time primarily for direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services, and manage program administration, system support, and accountability (80% of time in services, 20% in management). Use data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs. Major Function: Delivery of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program Guidance Curriculum Provide leadership and collaborate to integrate the State Guidance Curriculum Standard Course of Study. Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals. Incorporate life skills that students need to be successful in the twenty‑first century. Individual Student Planning Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals, and plans (Education & Career Action Plan – ECAP). Accurately interpret and utilize student data. Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career, and life planning. Preventive and Responsive Services Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs. Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and community resources regarding students with concerns. Implement an effective referral and follow‑up process as needed. Use assessment procedures to determine and structure counseling services. System Support Provide information to school personnel regarding the counseling program. Assist teachers, parents/guardians, and stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data. Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills. Use available technology resources to enhance the program. Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the ASCA. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Services. Minimum Education and/or Experience Arizona Guidance Counselor Certification for Prekindergarten‑12th Grade. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and establish effective relationships with district staff and site team members. Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Education and/or Experience Two years of school‑based counseling experience. Previous teaching experience. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Core Competencies Accountability Self‑Motivated Attention to Detail Communication Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms, and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lb such as boxes or supplies. Specific vision abilities required include close vision to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast‑paced and may occasionally be stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents. Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. Employees must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at (623) 250‑7746 at least 3 days in advance. Salary and Position Type Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr