K-12 Guidance Counselor

Location: Grand Canyon

Position:

K-12 Guidance Counselor

Type:

Public

Location:

Rural

Job :

132188

County:

Coconino

Posted:

January 26, 2026

Contact Information:

Grand Canyon School

PO Box 519, 100 Boulder Street

Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

District Website

Contact:

Lori Rommel

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

OB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The School Guidance Counselor is responsible for assisting students in areas of academic achievement, personal or social development, and career and/or college exploration so that each student can identify personal goals, strengths, weaknesses, and interests and grow to become a well-adjusted and productive adult.

This position requires an extremely perceptive person who is capable of relating to all individuals within the district - students, parents, staff members and community members. The ability to maintain confidentiality is critical in this position. In addition, the School Guidance Counselor must be sensitive to the needs of the district, students, parents and staff.

Qualifications

* Current Arizona Department of Education School Counselor Endorsement Certificate

* Current Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

* Current, valid AZ driver's license

* Secondary School Counseling/Teaching experience preferred

Essential Functions

* Assesses the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of students through a variety of means, including one-on-one assessments, conversations, or interviews; standardized or aptitude testing; small group activities; and observations throughout the school day.

* Collaborates with students to identify career aspirations and academic goals; provides information and answers questions related to college applications and career choices including FAFSA.

* Assists students with academic planning, accountability, and/or organization.

* Teaches a variety of skills including social skills, study skills, and test-taking skills.

* Counsels students with personal, social, disciplinary, and behavioral issues.

* Collaborates with teachers to identify ways to improve the achievement and social development of students.

* Promptly notifies appropriate authorities of any reports or suspicions of crimes, abuse, or neglect.

* Collaborates with other educators, parents, and students to develop, review, renew, and/or modify Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 and ELL plans for students who qualify.

* Provides crisis counseling

* Provides students with presentations on drug awareness, vaping, etc. by utilizing programs from ADE

* Revises course catalogs

* Works with Seniors on banner photos/ caps and gowns

* Coordinates seniors' graduation and 8th grade promotion events including speakers and hotel stays if necessary

* Coordinates annual awards ceremony

* Coordinates scholarship solicitation

* Serves as testing coordinator for ACT, ACT Aspire, NMSQT and AP

* Serves as online learning programs such as School's PLP.

* Coordinates with Dual Enrollment colleges such as Prescott and Coconino Community College

* Performs other related duties as assigned or directed including covering classes, recess and lunch duties.

Other:

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Thorough understanding of developmental expectations for students of different ages

* Thorough understanding of assessments and aptitude tests and ability to properly interpret the results

* Knowledge of transcript evaluation and interpretation

* Knowledge of and sensitivity to ethnic, cultural and social-economic influences on the student

* Knowledge and experience in vocational and career planning

* Superior interpersonal skills with persons of all ages and across diverse backgrounds

* Thorough understanding of warning signs of abuse, neglect, or other crimes

* Ability to complete master scheduling project each semester

* Ability to guide and work with students in obtaining scholarships

* Ability to perform testing as needed

* Ability to work well with a variety of other personalities

* Proficient in Google Suite and Power School

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in an applicable field required;
Masters degree preferred.

* Related experience preferred.

Expected Hours of Work

Work is based on a four, ten-hour day week with the possibility of appointments or meetings after school hours and/or on weekends. This is an 11-month position with two weeks worked after the end of the school year and two weeks worked before the beginning of the school year.

Physical Requirements

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly…