What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor High School School position at Tucson Unified School District (TUSD)?
School Counselor - High School (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)
SUMMARY: Our School Counselors Implement the American School Counselor Association National Model (ASCA). As a member of the School Counseling staff, the counselor is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program for all students at the school site while ensuring equity and access for all students. School Counselors work at all levels of the school system to support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students. As a School Counselor, you will collaborate with school and school district staff to help students succeed in all aspects of their lives. This can be helping students through social and emotional challenges or liaising with other agencies and organizations outside the school. You may also help students with course planning and applying for post-secondary education.
REPORTS TO: School Site Principal
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters degree in School Guidance and Counseling or a related field.
- Arizona School Counselor Certificate.
- Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Arizona Teacher’s Certification.
- Three years experience as a Teacher.
- Three years experience as a School Counselor.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE: Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
COMMENTS
Salary Range $48,313.04 to $55,994.20
EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District Wide
FTE: Varies. Typical Counselor FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.
WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months – 212 days (plus orientation for new to district counselors)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS: This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration.
Tucson Unified School District is the best place in Southern Arizona for you to begin or continue a rewarding and meaningful teaching career. As one of the largest employers in Tucson, we have a superior offering of teaching opportunities that you will not find in other districts in the region. Join our team of passionate teachers and become part of a dynamic, supportive community deeply committed to ensuring that our students receive the best education possible in the classroom that is right for them.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,313.04 - $50,593.00 per year
Physical Setting:
- Public school
- School
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,313 - $55,994
