Job Description:

Title:   School Counselor
 
CONTRACT TERMS:  10-month
 
SALARY CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt
 
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Provides a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for students and meets the special needs of his/her assigned caseload.  Counselors consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in supporting the educational pursuits of all students in regard to career, personal and social development.  Provides support to other high school educational programs.
 
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes the guidance curriculum;
• Guides groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans;
• Counsels individual students with problems;
• Consults with teachers, staff and parents in regard to meeting the developmental needs of adolescents;
• As necessary refers students with problems, or their families, to specialists or special program personnel;
• Participates in, coordinates or conducts activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school;
• Pursues continual professional growth;
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

 
  QUALIFICATIONS A.  REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• A valid Arizona Guidance Counselor certificate;
• A Master’s degree or higher;
• At least three years of successful teaching experience;
• Strong computer skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff

 
B.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• None specified

 
C.  COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Adherence to policies and procedures.

  
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
A.  TIME MANAGEMENT:  Must plan two to twelve weeks in advance;
 
B.  STRESS MANAGEMENT:  Must meet occasional deadlines;
 
C.  PUBLIC CONTACT:  Interacts primarily with students, parents and staff;
 
D.  LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Must use sound judgment in performing
job responsibilities
  
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:  In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy;
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Reports to Site Principal
  
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Apply online.  To view similar jobs and for more information on our District, please go to:  www.susd30.us

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.