START DATE: 2024-2025 School Year

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled

 

STARTING SALARY: Based on Experience and Qualifications

 

REPORTS TO: Principal & Supervisor of Psychological services 

 

CERTIFICATIONS: Must hold a valid Arizona State School Counselor Certificate. 

 

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & supplemental coverages. PTO accrual of one day a month. District matched contributions with ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT (ASRS).

 

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CLASS TITLE:    SCHOOL  COUNSELOR    

 

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Establish rapport and positive relationships with students and parents:

1. Convey interest, respect, and regard.
2. Be sensitive to nonverbal messages.
3. Demonstrate skill in appropriate counseling techniques.
4. Convey acceptance of feelings and values.

Initiate student growth:

1. Help students set goals and examine alternatives.
2. Assist students in developing problem solving techniques.
3. Facilitate student self-appraisal.

Model positive interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues:

1. Show understanding and acceptance.
2. Demonstrate listening skills.
3. Assist in the identification of alternatives.
4. Be open and honest.

Serve as an advocate of students:

1. Provide relevant information regarding students' strengths and needs.
2. Make constructive recommendations based on knowledge of student needs.
3. Protect student interests and needs in discussing intervention strategies.

Conduct conferences and staffings in a positive, effective manner:

1. Facilitate and direct discussion.
2. Prepare appropriate materials and have available.
3. Provide and elicit relevant information.

Provide networking assistance to students, parents, and colleagues:

1. Make referrals to outside agencies and resources.
2. Use in-school referral sources; e.g. psychologist, another counselor, physical therapist.

Professional Responsibilities:

1. Follow ethical and professional practices with students, records, parents, and colleagues.
2. Comply with District policies and procedures.
3. Maintain accurate records and file reports on a timely basis.
4. Work harmoniously and effectively with school personnel to improve instruction.
5. Work effectively with parents.
6. Uses effective methods of communication with professional personnel.
7. Be dependable and punctual in fulfillment of responsibilities.

 

EVALUATION: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of staff members.