What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor - Avondale Middle 2025/2026 SY position at Avondale Elementary School District?
- General Description:
- Qualifications:
- Three years of K-12 teaching, social work or related experience.
- One of the following certifications/licenses:
- Licensed in Social Work by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LMSW/LCSW).
- Licensed as a Professional Counselor by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
- Licensed as a Guidance Counselor by the Arizona Department of Education
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identifies and assesses the relevant factors involved in the problems of students referred because of learning, emotional, behavioral, social, physical, economic, cultural, or family difficulties.
- Provides intervention services with children and families that may include assessment, individual short-term or crisis counseling, group instruction, support groups, and home visitation.
- Identifies and refers students and parent to other community agencies as needed with administrator approval.
- Interacts effectively with other agencies or professionals in order to establish and implement a referral system as a support to the children and families.
- Provides information and consultation to teachers, administrators, family members, and significant others in regard to the intervention plan for the child receiving services.
- Attends Child Study and school meetings as directed.
- Maintains confidential documentation of student contacts: anecdotal records, phone calls, correspondence, conferences, staff contacts.
- Provides consultation, training, and updated resource information to district staff on intervention issues.
- Provide short-term counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
- Coordinates intervention services with recommendations of treatment agencies when students return to school.
- Works with the truancy intervention specialist in helping solve truancy issues.
- Makes home visits with school staff, as needed, both with intervention and school issues.
- Maintains close communication with building administration, psychologist, and Director of Exceptional Student Services.
- Documents and evaluates the effectiveness of services provided.
- Follows District policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Performs such other tasks as may be assigned.
JobID: 1489
Position Type:
Certified Support Services/School Counselor
Certified Support Services/School Counselor
Date Posted:
3/20/2025
3/20/2025
Location:
Avondale Middle School
Avondale Middle School
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Title: School Counselor
Reports to: Director of Exceptional Student Services & Building Principal
Terms of Employment: 10 Months
Terms of Employment: Ten Months
Primary Location: Avondale Middle School
Salary Range: Certified Support Salary Schedule / Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time
Terms of Employment: 10 Months
Terms of Employment: Ten Months
Primary Location: Avondale Middle School
Salary Range: Certified Support Salary Schedule / Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time
