K-8 School Counselor: SEL, Intervention & Student Support

Sun Valley Academy; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full medical benefits

Life insurance

401K retirement program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sun Valley Academy is seeking a dedicated School Counselor to support students' academic and social-emotional growth. You will provide individual and group counseling, develop a comprehensive program, and deliver SEL lessons to promote leadership and resilience.

You will collaborate with educators, families, and community partners, participate in MTSS and IEP processes, and use data to improve programs. A Master’s in School Counseling and Arizona credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Counseling, Counseling, or closely related field.
• Valid Arizona School Counselor PreK-12 Certificate.
• Arizona Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Experience providing counseling services in a K-8 educational setting.
• Knowledge of MTSS, crisis intervention, student mental health, and social-emotional learning practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling that supports students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the school's academic and culture goals.
• Deliver preventative social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons and interventions that promote student success and leadership development.
• Identify students in need of academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and support staff to identify barriers to learning and coordinate student supports.
• Participate in MTSS, Child Study Team, IEP, and 504 meetings, providing recommendations to support student achievement and well-being.
• Conduct student assessments, monitor progress, and use data to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling interventions and programs.
• Provide crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessments, threat assessments, safety planning, and follow-up support in accordance with school policies and professional standards.
• Serve as an active member of the school's Crisis Response Team and assist during campus emergencies and critical incidents.
• Connect students and families with school and community resources that support mental health, attendance, basic needs, and overall well-being.
• Partner with families through consultation, communication, and problem-solving to promote positive student outcomes.

Skills

MTSS

Crisis intervention

Student mental health

Social-emotional learning

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling

Arizona School Counselor PreK-12 Certificate

Arizona Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Experience in K-8 setting

Job description

Sun Valley Academy is seeking a dedicated School Counselor to support students' academic and social-emotional growth. You will provide individual and group counseling, develop a comprehensive program, and deliver SEL lessons to promote leadership and resilience.

You will collaborate with educators, families, and community partners, participate in MTSS and IEP processes, and use data to improve programs. A Master’s in School Counseling and Arizona credentials are required.