Academic Counselor, West Valley, AZ

American Leadership Academy, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Job summary

American Leadership Academy is seeking an Academic Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year at West Foothills High School. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in a 7-12 counseling environment, and valid AZ IVP fingerprint clearance or the ability to obtain one.

The counselor will manage student scheduling, graduation tracking, college prep, and post-high school planning, while leading enrollment outreach and supporting transfers and admissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3+ years in a 7-12 counseling setting.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required or willingness to obtain.
• Master’s degree and 5+ years in a 7-12 counseling environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Student and course scheduling; academic counseling; tracking graduation requirements; credit awards; college preparation; testing and scholarships.
• Plans enrollment outreach and campus tours to prospective families.
• Develops Education Career Action Plans for students.
• Performs graduation planning and coordinates ceremonies and related events.
• Supports applications for graduation and college admissions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for an Academic Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year for our West Foothills High School campus. Candidates must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Student and course scheduling; academic counseling; identifying and tracking graduation requirements; awarding credit; college preparation; testing; scholarships; and post-high school transition.
• Plans and executes initiatives related to enrollment outreach and campus tours to prospective families.
• Plans and promotes programs that support student achievement and post HS transition.
• Assists with processing student transfers.
• Conducts course scheduling and guiding students to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans.
• Develops Education Career Action Plans for students assigned by AD Student Services.
• Performs graduation planning, including developing diploma lists and identifying honor graduates, and scheduling and planning graduation events, parent night meetings, and awards ceremonies.
• Prepares and validates lists of students eligible to graduate.
• Meets with students on a routine basis to ensure on-track status to meet graduation requirements as outlined by district and state guidelines.
• Ensure that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admissions and assist with applications as needed.
• Monitors and meets with “at risk” students as needed, and if appropriate, formulates plan of action for success involving students, parents and/or teachers.
• Monitors students’ attendance and provides input related to credit withholding decisions for students with excessive absences.
• Assists with coordinating and monitoring assessments for post-secondary education (e.g., PSAT, ASVAB).
• Compiles and submits student College Career Readiness Indicator (CCRI) data for submission to the Arizona Department of Education.
• Performs administrative tasks (e.g., filing, generating reports, mailing, etc.) as needed for all of student service department.
• Mails test results and student service documents as needed.
• Cross trains as needed with other members of the Student Services Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong planning, execution, and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three years’ experience in a 7-12 academic counseling environment
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Five years’ experience in a 7-12 academic counseling environment

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [e-mail].