Counselor - Part Time - Superstition High School

Counselor – Part Time – Superstition High School

Job : 5740742

Final date to receive applications: Jul 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Employment Type: Part Time

Salary: $55,886 Per Year (prorated by FTE)

Benefits: Sick time, Matched retirement through Arizona State Retirement System

Job Summary:

The position of school counselor prepares all students for high school graduation and success through direct and indirect student services. The counselor leads, advocates, and collaborates to implement a preventative, proactive counseling program using the ASCA National Model (2012). The role promotes academic, career, and social-emotional growth and contributes to school-wide college and career readiness efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model.
• Implement and monitor student progress, providing personalized support for those not on track to graduate within four years.
• Maintain accountability through data-informed, evidence-based counseling decisions, collaborating with administration and faculty.
• Act as a systems change agent to build evidence-based programming for college and career readiness.
• Spend ≥80% of documented time on direct and indirect student services, such as instruction, group activities, planning, crisis response, and consultation.
• Spend ≤20% of documented time on program planning and support.
• Support 504 referrals, evaluation, and accommodation processes.
• Assist students in crisis situations and refer to district or community resources.
• Stay current with federal laws, state statutes, district policies, and postsecondary opportunities.
• Support Special Education team as needed.
• Understand high school graduation requirements, college readiness strategies, and postsecondary options.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in School Guidance and Counseling.
• Valid Arizona School Counselor Certification.
• Adherence to ASCA standards for school counselors.
• Classroom teaching experience or demonstrated instructional practices.
• Prior experience as a school counselor.
• Experience in college and career readiness work.
• Experience with technology in counseling program development and delivery.

Skills &

Competencies:

• Embodies MPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes.
• Committed to the MPS Promise of individualized service.
• Effective communication with parents and district personnel.
• Ability to build professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultures.
• Adaptability and mediating skills among stakeholders.
• Time‑management and planning for multiple cases and programs.
• Understanding of job market trends and opportunities.
• Recognizing signs of mental health issues and referral techniques.

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

• Office setting, classrooms, auditoriums, and shared spaces.
• Frequent interactions with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
• One‑on‑one or small group counseling sessions.
• Follows school hours and calendar.
• Emotionally demanding balancing of administrative tasks and conflict resolution.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer; occasional walking and standing.
• May involve lifting light equipment (≤25 lb).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‑discrimination. The District prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship, military service, or genetic information.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.