Job Description:

School Counselor

SUMMARY

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 site, which aligns with the district and school’s mission to promote academic, social/emotional, and college/career development, while ensuring equity and access for all students.
 
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.
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
• MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

 
COMMENTS 

• Application Required on TUSD Website: Job Ref #5498002
• Salary Range $49,313 to $56,994.20 Per Year
• Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
• Location: Alice Vail Middle School – Broadway & Craycroft area
• FTE: 1.0 – 7.5 hours per day 
• Work Calendar: 9.5 month 
• Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
• Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District. 

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.