What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor / Social Worker (Part time) .6 FTE position at Prescott Unified School District?
- Medical Insurance valued at over $10,250 per year. PUSD has numerous health insurance plans available.
- For part time employees, the District will pay 50% of the premium for health insurance and the employee is responsible for the remaining premium balance. ?
- There is also an option to purchase insurance for dependents, at PUSD group rates.
- Life Insurance ($50,0000) with option to purchase additional for self and family
- Pension Plan with the Arizona State Retirement System: District matches employee contributions (Approximately 12%)
- Generous PTO / Sick Leave plan
- Opportunities for additional pay as an after-school club leader, coaching athletics, tutoring, etc. (all optional)
- Desire to work with students and families in the Prescott community
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearnace Card
- A valid School Social Worker Certificate or School Counselor Certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Education
- Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.
- Provide direct support to students including assessments (behavior, safety, attendance), individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention.
- Assisting with student conflict resolution
- Helping students develop appropriate social interaction skills.
- Serve assigned Special Education students in alignment with IEP goals, as well as work with the general education population as assigned and/or needed.
- Attend scheduled staff, parent, and student meetings, including IEP meetings of students whom you provide services to
- Provide data to the IEP team and case manager relating to students whom you provide counseling support
- Assist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
- Assist parents to access programs available to students with special needs.
- Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behavior.
- Advise and consult with staff on behavior improvement plans.
- Assessing students with mental health concerns.
- Developing staff in-service training programs.
- Assisting teachers with behavior management strategies.
- Must consistently demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain good public relations with school staff, families, referral agencies, and other community resources through appropriate organizational, written, and verbal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Work with public and outside agencies to ensure that all aspects of student programs are addressed. Refer students or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
- Conduct home visits, as needed, for supporting student achievement and wellbeing.
- Attend site staff meetings, and attend local, state, and national professional meetings upon approval, to continually upgrade professional knowledge.
- Provide postvention support and collaborate with other support specialists after crisis situations for staff, students, and parents, as needed at any school in the PUSD district.
JobID: 2762
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
2/4/2025
2/4/2025
Location:
Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Date Available:
07/21/2025
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Position: School Social Worker / School Counselor - Part time (.6 FTE) (3 days /week)
Term: Renewable 10 Month position (School year) Summers off!
Salary: Approximately $54,000 - $63,000 depending on employee's education and experience levels.
Benefits
Benefits
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Requirements/Skills
Requirements/Skills
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Salary : $54,000 - $63,000
