2025-26 Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS :

Arizona Guidance Counselor Certification. Board Certified Behavioral Analyst training preferred. Master's Degree with a major in guidance and counseling or social work. Three years teaching experience at the elementary level preferred. Licensed Professional Counselor is preferred.

REPORTS TO :

Principal / Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL :

Provides individual and group counseling services to support students' educational programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional resources.
• Assesses academic, personal / social, and career strengths and weaknesses for educational planning.
• Refers students for additional non-districted provided services.
• Assists individuals to understand and overcome social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
• Reviews recent research to improve counseling techniques.
• Provides educational programs with students, teachers and parents.
• Develops Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in conjunction with relevant school staff, parents, and student.
• Identifies, assesses, and responds appropriately to students in crisis.
• Determines appropriate program(s) of study to meet specific needs of all students.
• Provides instruction based on established objectives and individual student needs.
• Motivates students to maximize their learning potential and ensure that all students have successful experiences.
• Maintains confidential counseling records and documentation separate from other school records.
• Attends staff and in-service meetings, workshops, and school functions.
• Provides social, emotional, and behavioral health support to students and personnel as part of the district Crisis Response Team.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

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EVALUATION : Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy.