Student-Centered School Counselor & Growth Advocate

EdKey Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

EdKey Inc. is seeking a School Counselor for the Children First Leadership Academy in Phoenix, AZ.

This role connects student well-being with academic progress and provides comprehensive social work services to students, families, and staff. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in counseling and at least 1 year of counseling experience, with the ability to obtain IVP clearance and a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling.
• 1 year of counseling experience.
• Must possess the ability to hold/obtain a Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card by the time of hire.
• Must possess the ability to hold a valid Arizona Driver’s License by the time of hire.

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 collection of data for Federal and State program reporting.
• Attend professional development workshops in job related areas.
• Seek community resources to assist with special projects.

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Job description

EdKey Inc. is seeking a School Counselor for the Children First Leadership Academy in Phoenix, AZ.

This role connects student well-being with academic progress and provides comprehensive social work services to students, families, and staff. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in counseling and at least 1 year of counseling experience, with the ability to obtain IVP clearance and a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire.