Counselor, Psychology, Education ​/ Teaching

Position: 2026-27 Counselor
Location: Laveen

QUALIFICATIONS:

Arizona Guidance Counselor Certification. Board Certified Behavioral Analyst training preferred. Master's Degree with a major in guidance and counseling or social work. Three years teaching experience at the elementary level preferred. Licensed Professional Counselor is preferred.

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL:

Provides individual and group counseling services to support students' educational programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional resources.

* Assesses academic, personal/social, and career strengths and weaknesses for educational planning.

* Refers students for additional non-districted provided services.

* Assists individuals to understand and overcome social, emotional, and behavioral issues.

* Reviews recent research to improve counseling techniques.

* Provides educational programs with students, teachers and parents.

* Develops Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in conjunction with relevant school staff, parents, and student.

* Identifies, assesses, and responds appropriately to students in crisis.

* Determines appropriate program(s) of study to meet specific needs of all students.

* Provides instruction based on established objectives and individual student needs.

* Motivates students to maximize their learning potential and ensure that all students have successful experiences.

* Maintains confidential counseling records and documentation separate from other school records.

* Attends staff and in-service meetings, workshops, and school functions.

* Provides social, emotional, and behavioral health support to students and personnel as part of the district Crisis Response Team.

* Performs other job related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

* Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.

* Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.

* Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.

* Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.

* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

* Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations;
Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.

* Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality;
Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.

* Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.

* Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.

* Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

* Ethics - Treats people with respect.

* Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

* Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.

* Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

* Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to write correspondence.

* Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY

SKILLS:

* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software, preferred accounting used software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).

* Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.

* Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

* The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

* Ten-month, full time, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.

* FLSA:
Exempt

EVALUATION:
Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy.