Counselor - Dobson High School

Dobson High; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Matched retirement through the Arizona

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Experience-based education incentives

Job summary

Dobson High in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a full-time school counselor to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional needs through the ASCA National Model.

You will lead a comprehensive counseling program, coordinate college and career readiness activities, and collaborate with teachers and families to promote graduation and success. Arizona certification and an IVP clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Arizona certification required.
• Evidence of highly qualified status.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Transcript of credits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model.
• Monitor student progress and provide personalized support for students not on track to graduate within four years.
• Maintain accountability through collaboration with administration and faculty to make data-informed counseling decisions.
• Serve as a systems change agent within a comprehensive school counseling program.

Skills

Counseling

ASCA Model

Collaboration

Education

Arizona Certification

Job description

Counselor - Dobson High School

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5931498
• Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
• Posted: Sep 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type: Full-time

Base Salary: $55,886.00

Calendar: Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience: $500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience

New Hire Education: $65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

Job Summary: The position of school counselor prepares all students for high school graduation and success through direct and indirect student services. The position is responsible for leadership, advocacy, and collaboration within and without the school to implement a preventative, proactive school counseling program, using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model(2012). The position will promote student success through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program which addresses academic, career, and social-emotional needs of students. The school counselor also contributes to school wide college and career readiness efforts.

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs
• Implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, which monitors student progress and provides personalized support for students who are not on track to graduate within four years
• Maintain accountability within a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, including collaboration with the administration and faculty members to regularly make data-informed, evidence-based counseling decisions
• Serve as a systems change agent within a comprehensive school counseling program based on the