Counselor, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (ACAA)

Counselor, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (ACAA) Position Overview Provide comprehensive school social work services to students, parents, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student's ability to benefit fully from their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, and others by providing direct services and assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

Establish communication between school staff, parents, students, District Administration, community members and intergovernmental agencies. Act as a liaison between classroom teacher and student. Provide academic counseling and guidance. Comply with Arizona revised statutes, district policies and administrative guidelines. Provide consultation and coordination of resources to students, staff and parents. Utilize appropriate counseling techniques to meet student needs. Initiate and implement intervention and prevention strategies. Coordinate administration of state mandated tests and other assessments. Assume a leadership role as designated. Maintain professional responsibilities. Assist in collection of data for Federal and State program reporting. Attend professional development workshops in job related areas. Seek community resources to assist with special projects. Perform related duties as assigned. Education Master’s degree in counseling Experience 1 year of counseling experience Other Requirements Must possess the ability to hold/obtain a Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card by the time of hire. Must possess the ability to hold a valid Arizona Driver’s License by the time of hire. Preferred Requirements 3 years of counseling experience Licenses & Certifications Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card Valid Arizona Driver’s License Behaviors Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr EdKey Inc.