Special Education and EDP Counselor

Seeking one (1) full-time Special Education and EDP Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year. This is full-time position with benefits. The Chino Valley Unified School District is on a 4 –day work week Monday through Thursday.

TITLE: Special Education and EDP Counselor STATE CODE: 300 to 310

Depends on Assignment

REPORTS TO: Special Ed. Assistant Director and Special Ed. Director FSLA STATUS: Exempt

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, teamwork, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability, ownership and a passion for working with youth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Special Education and the Director of Special Education, the Counselor for Special Education and EDP programs will provide individual and group counseling sessions according to the requirements indicated in IEP’s and EDP programming specifications. Parent/Guardian consent is required. The position could also include parent groups and staff/faculty trainings related to behavioral-health.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual counseling for students according to the required minutes indicated in their IEP’s. Parental consent required
• Provide counseling to students who do not have it indicated in their IEP’s but parental consent has been signed.
• Provide group counseling sessions to students
• Provide social skills groups and counseling according to the requirements of the special education and EDP programming
• Obtain parental consent prior to providing mental-health services
• All parental consent forms will be given to Assistant Special Ed. Director within 5 days of obtaining consent.
• Counseling minutes, students’ names, and notes will be closely documented and filed with the special education office a minimum of monthly.
• Will assist with mental-health crisis situations in the district when requested
• Will provide trainings with faculty and staff regarding mental-health issues, interventions, de-escalation, or as otherwise indicated
• Will possibly provide trainings for parents regarding mental-health components as it relates to parenting, mental health, and development
• Will participate in meetings that address mental-health needs for students as requested

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have or obtain a counseling certificate/license approved and filed with the state of Arizona.
• Must have or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university in special education.
• Experience working effectively with the EDP population
• A minimum of 5 years of counseling preferred
• Knowledge of EDP (behaviorally-based programs), requirements, and laws
• Knowledge of FBA/BIP's
• Experience working in an educational setting

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Environment involves no physical risks or hazardous conditions

Work environment involves slight physical risks that require basic safety precautions
(safety glasses, lab coats, rubber gloves etc.)

X Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that

require following detailed safety precautions (such as wearing respirators, handling
hazardous materials, and working with industrial machinery, de-escalation and safety
restraints of students.)

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Rarely Occasionally Routinely Often

(0-5%) (6-25%) (26-75%) (over 75%)

Sitting _____ __X__ _____ _____

Standing _____ _____ __X__ _____

Bending/Stooping _____ __X__ _____ _____

Crawling/Kneeling __X__ _____ _____ _____

Climbing __X__ _____ _____ _____

Pushing/Pulling __X__ _____ _____ _____

Lifting (Under 10 lbs.) __X__ _____ _____ _____

Lifting (10 Lbs. Or more) _____ __X__ _____ _____

Carrying (Under 10 lbs.) __X__ _____ _____ _____

Carrying (10 lbs. or more) _____ __X__ _____ _____

Reading documents for

general understanding __X__ _____ _____ _____

Reading Documents for

analytical purposes or high

degree of accuracy _____ __X__ _____ _____

Viewing Video Terminals _____ __X__ _____ _____

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

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Employee Signature Date