Program Coordinator - College and Career Readiness (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring for a School Counselor position in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves implementing the National Career Development Guidelines to support students and their academic access, alongside providing guidance and consulting with parents and staff.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in School Guidance and Counseling and will be expected to complete a background check. The position is exempt and requires a full-time commitment of 8 hours a day over a 9.5 month calendar.

Qualifications

• FBI fingerprint background check required.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola and rubella or proof of MMR immunization.
• Valid Arizona Driver's license required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities and services to meet student needs.
• Consult with teachers, staff, and parents.
• Support other educational programs and the Post Unitary Status Plan.

Skills

Experience working with diverse populations

Bilingual – Spanish/English

Education

Master's degree in School Guidance and Counseling or a related area

Arizona School Guidance and Counseling Certificate

Job description

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SUMMARY

Through the implementation of the National Career Development Guidelines, with specific attention to restorative practices, intentional student equal academic access, student advocacy and college and career readiness, provides activities and services to meet the needs of the students. Consult with teachers, staff and parents and provide support to other educational programs and the Post Unitary Status Plan.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in School Guidance and Counseling or a related area.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s Licenserequired within 30 days of hire)
• MV Report – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona School Guidance and Counseling Certificate
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Arizona Teacher’s Certification
• Three years experience as a teacher
• Three years experience as a school counselor
• Bilingual – Spanish/English.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Classification: Exempt Coordinator

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.