Counselor, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (ACAA)

Sequoiaprecision; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (ACAA) is seeking a Counselor to deliver comprehensive school social work services to students, parents and staff, addressing barriers to learning. Responds to referrals and assists families in accessing community resources.

Requires a Master’s degree in counseling, fingerprint clearance by hire and a valid Arizona Driver’s License; on-site employment with potential for collaboration across districts and programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling.
• 1 year of counseling experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish communication between school staff, parents, students, District Administration, community members and intergovernmental agencies.
• 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.

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Job description

Counselor, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (ACAA)

Job Category: Edkey

Requisition Number: COUNS004816

• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

About the Position

Counselor - Provide Comprehensive school social work services to students, parents and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Responds to referral from school administration, parents, teachers, and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources. Counselor - Provide Comprehensive school social work services to students, parents and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Responds to referral from school administration, parents, teachers, and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Master’s degree in counseling

Experience

• 1 years 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

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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Masters Degree

IVP

Equal Opportunity Employer

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