School Counselor

J.o-Combs-Unified-School-District; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSAs matching

Life insurance

Job summary

J.O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley, AZ, seeks a School Counselor to provide group and individual guidance, support student success, and coordinate resources within the district.

The role focuses on creating a positive educational environment and is part of the instructional staff. The counselor will collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators, adhere to policies, and contribute to program reporting.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of satisfactory teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Arizona State Standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current counseling and guidance strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrates skill in instructional processes that facilitate integration of curriculum.
• Demonstrates technology literacy.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.

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 collecting 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Arizona standards knowledge

Counseling knowledge

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - J.O. Combs Unified School District

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Counselor
• Date Posted:
  9/17/2026
• Location:
  JO Combs Unified School District Office

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at 480-987-5300.

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Position: School Counselor

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change):$59,721. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Posted Through Date: Until Filled

Why Work for Us

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no-cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District-paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits

About the Role

The Counselor is a member of the instructional staff with responsibility for group educational and vocational guidance services to promote a positive educational environment for all children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 collecting 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

What You Need

• Three (3) years of satisfactory teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of Arizona State Standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of current counseling and guidance strategies and techniques
• Demonstrates skill in instructional processes that facilitate integration of curriculum
• Demonstrates technology literacy
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands, stand, bend, stoop, or kneel.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540, and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 10:05:35 AM CST.

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