Counselor; Prek-2nd grade

Counselor (Prek-2nd grade)

Ganado Unified School District
- Primary School
- Ganado, Arizona

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This job is also posted in Ganado Unified School District No. 20

Job : 5791551

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,000 to $77,790 Per Year

FLSA Status: Exempt Certified Salary Schedule

11 month position

Purpose Statement

The job of Counselor is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the student academic, educational, and social/emotional process with specific responsibility for managing the schedules and placement of assigned students; providing course curriculum, information and recommendations to students and parents; and assisting in the development of goals and plans for achievement.

This job reports to Principal.

• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists and/or community (e.g. service clubs, courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.
• Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school (e.g. academic, educational, short-term social/emotional problems) and appropriately refers students to support services/specialists/agencies when needed.
• Develops a variety of special programs (e.g. career night, financial aid workshops, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to assist students with academic, educational, social/behavioral,and transitional stages (e.g. high school to career), training and/or continuing education.
• Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success (e.g. academic, educational, short-term social/emotional problems).
• Prepares applications for students (e.g. scholarships, college, financial aid, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completion of application processes within designated time frames.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g. financial aid, college eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date, accurate counsel to students.
• Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements.
• Supervises assigned programs (e.g. scholarships, peer counseling, special education, ESL, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall curriculum objectives.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications; facilitating meetings; promoting activities and/or events.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child…