School Counselor - Intern

Position Type :

Student Support Services / School Counselor

Date Posted : 11 / 21 / 2025

Location :

College & Career Readiness

Date Available : As soon as possible

Closing Date :

12 / 02 / 2025 Please note that this posting closes at 3 : 00 pm on the date listed above.

Job Title

School Counselor - Intern

Department / Location

College & Career Readiness

Supervisor

School Principal

Salary Schedule

1.0 Teacher Salary Schedule

Lane Placement

A-G (based on qualifications)

Contract Length

9.5 months (200 days)

FTE

1.0

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Special Designations

External Only, One-year-only contract

This is a counseling intern position with a one-year-only contract for external applicants only. The candidate(s) will particpate in all Comp Guidance activities and support Gear Up Grant efforts. If you have questions regarding this position please contact Scott Bell, CCR Director at (385) 646-4408 or email sbell@graniteschools.org

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary :

School counselors are responsible to implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on district goals and objectives, Utah State Board of Education Counseling Program Assurances, the Seven Standards of the Utah Model for Comprehensive Counseling, and the College Board's Eight Components of College and Career Readiness Counseling.

Essential Functions :

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a school's comprehensive counseling and guidance program.
• Deliver a school counseling program to meet the individual and diverse needs of all students through College and Career Readiness (CCR) individual planning, collaborative classroom curriculum, and responsive services.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards outlined by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) and Granite School District.
• Advocate for equity for all students regardless of economic status or backgrounds.
• Align school schedules with students' abilities and interests.
• Guide and counsel students through the development of their individual College and Career Readiness Plans (CCR-Plans).
• Involve parents in students' CCR-Planning process.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to positively address needs of students.
• Participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process to identify and create interventions for students with critical needs.
• Teach curriculum utilizing effective instructional strategies with emphasis on college and career readiness components.
• Interpret achievement, interest, and aptitude assessment data to students and parents.
• Provide responsive services to students (and families) in crisis.
• Provide accurate information about college and career readiness to students and families.
• Gain a knowledge of school, district, and community resources and programs, and effectively and equitably disseminate information to students, parents, and school staff.
• Document and analyze data for program management and promoting equitable access to programs.
• Maintain appropriate notes and records in the district student information system.
• Effectively organize time and follow through with tasks.
• Enjoy working with students, families, and the school community.

Non-Essential Functions :

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Required Education and Qualifications :

Note : In place of an educator license, the applicant must upload a letter from their licensing program detailing the applicant's current enrollment in the program, readiness for an internship, and anticipated graduation date.

Working Environment :

Physical Demands :

This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.