High School Counselor

TITLE : HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR 24 / 25 SY

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

• Arizona School Counselor certification.
• Master’s degree in school counseling.
• 3 or more years of counseling experience preferred.
• Fingerprint clearance card.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Paragon may find acceptable.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

• Experience as a school counselor implementing the ASCA National Model.
• Experience advocating for school counseling programs to all stakeholder groups.
• Establishing professional relationships within the school and the school community to enhance student achievement.
• Experience in the use of technology in research, school counseling program development, management, and delivery.
• Actively involved in the school community.
• Leadership experience.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultures.
• Desire for continued professional development.

REPORTS TO : High School Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL : To promote student success through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal / social needs of students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plans, organizes, and delivers the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Delivers and implements the guidance curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured classroom lessons and small group sessions.
• Implements the individual student planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents through the development of education and career plans.
• Implements the responsive services component through the effective use of individual and small group counseling, consultation, and referral skills.
• Implements the systems support component through effective guidance program management and support for other educational programs.
• Meets with the school administrator at the beginning of the school year to discuss the counseling department management system and the program action plans using a yearly counselor / principal agreement.
• Uses data as a guide when deciding school counseling program direction and emphasis.
• Monitors the students on a regular basis as they progress in school.
• Implements the master calendar / time component to have an efficiently run program.
• Develops a results evaluation for the program.
• Conducts yearly school counseling program audits.
• Shares the results of the school counseling program with the advisory council.
• Uses the skills of leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to create systemic change to improve the academic and career success of all students.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as Paragon Management may from time to time assign.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 206 days per year. Hours normally 7 : 30am - 4 : 00pm, 4 day work week : Monday - Thursday, 1 Friday a month.

EVALUATION : Annually at a minimum by the Principal / Lead Counselor

About Paradise Schools :

Advanced Ed accreditation, thematic planning, and curriculum aligned with the Arizona State Standards are just a few of the commitments that Paradise Schools has made to ensure that students become successful, caring, and knowledgeable members of the community.

Paradise Schools is also committed to supporting staff. Full time employees at Paradise are given medical and dental benefits, term life insurance, Arizona State Retirement and individualized professional development.

FULL TIME STAFF INCENTIVES INCLUDE : 4 DAY WORK WEEK - Monday through Thursday, Teacher starting salary is $45,580 DOE, Prop 301, 100% match Arizona State Retirement contribution, Free medical and dental plan available for employee only, optional upgrade for dental, Health Reimbursement Account / Health Savings Account options available, Free $25,000 Term Life insurance policy, Supplemental AFLAC and 403B Savings Plan available on an employee voluntary basis, Tuition reimbursement after one year, On going training and mentoring, Capped class sizes, Free before and after care for staff school age children, with an annual $50 registration fee, Discounted rate for staff nursery and preschool, ages 6 weeks 5 years old, Positive family culture, Priority enrollment for staff children.

Candidates will be asked to complete an online application located on our website at www.paradiseschools.org. To be considered for an interview, candidates need to complete an online application located on our website at www.

paradiseschools.org. Applicants should be appropriately certified prior to applying. Dual certification is desirable but not required.