Counselor, Children First Leadership Academy- Phoenix, AZ (CFLA)

EdKey Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

EdKey Inc. is seeking a School Counselor for the Children First Leadership Academy in Phoenix, AZ.

This role connects student well-being with academic progress and provides comprehensive social work services to students, families, and staff. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in counseling and at least 1 year of counseling experience, with the ability to obtain IVP clearance and a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire.

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. 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.

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Job description

Counselor, Children First Leadership Academy- Phoenix, AZ (CFLA)

Job Category : Edkey

Requisition Number : COUNS004810

• Posted : September 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

School Counselors act as the bridge between a student's personal well-being and their academic trajectory. Counselors provide comprehensive school Social Work Services to students, parents and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving the full benefit from their educational experience. They respond to referrals from School Administration, Parents, Teachers, and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing the unique community resources available at CFLA.

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

Preferred

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

Motivations

Preferred

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

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Masters Degree

IVP

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