High School Academic Counselor - College & Graduation Prep

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

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.