POSITION OVERVIEW
About the Position
To provide guidance services, advocacy and collaboration to support students, parents, teachers and administrators in resolving various types of educational, social, civic and personal situations and to promote growth for students.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or education

Experience

• 3 years of counseling experience

Other Requirements

• Hold a Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Must hod or have the ability to hold valid Arizona School Counselor Certificate

Preferred Requirements

• Certified Professional Counselor
• Master's Degree in Counseling or Education

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• 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.
• Participate in program development.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions
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