School Counselor: Student Success & Guidance Leader

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

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.