School Social Worker: Student Support & Counseling

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

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Job summary

J.O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley, AZ seeks a School Social Worker to join the Student Services team. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role is 10 months per year, with a base annual rate of $59,721 and 200 instructional days.

The ideal candidate will provide counseling, academic guidance, and coordination of resources, while collaborating with staff, parents, and community agencies to support students' educational success.

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
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

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
• Attend professional development workshops in job-related areas
• Seek community resources to assist with special projects
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Arizona State Standards knowledge

Counseling techniques

Technology literacy

Excellent communication skills

Job description

J.O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley, AZ seeks a School Social Worker to join the Student Services team. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role is 10 months per year, with a base annual rate of $59,721 and 200 instructional days.

The ideal candidate will provide counseling, academic guidance, and coordination of resources, while collaborating with staff, parents, and community agencies to support students' educational success.