Counselor - Poston Junior High School

Counselor
- Poston Junior High School

Mesa USD 4 Poston Junior High
- Mesa, Arizona

• Job : 5798860
• Final date to receive applications: Aug 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Full-time

$55,886.00

Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Available annually

$500 for each full‑time year of certified teaching or verified like experience

$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

The position of school counselor prepares all students for high school graduation and success through direct and indirect student services. The position is responsible for leadership, advocacy, and collaboration within and without the school to implement a preventative, proactive school counseling program, using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model (2012). The position will promote student success through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program which addresses academic, career, and social‑emotional needs of students.

The school counselor also contributes to school wide college and career readiness efforts.

Candidates must complete an online application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs.
• Implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model, which monitors student progress and provides personalized support for students who are not on track to graduate within four years.
• Maintain accountability within a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model, including collaboration with the administration and faculty members to regularly make data‑informed, evidence‑based counseling decisions.
• Serve as a systems change agent within a comprehensive school counseling program, including the development of evidence‑based programming to address the priority college and career readiness needs of the school.
• Spend 80% or more of documented time on direct and indirect services to students. Direct services to students typically include instruction of core curriculum, group activities promoting academic and social‑emotional development, individual student college and career planning, responsive services in individual or small group settings, and crisis response support.
• Spend 20% or less of documented time on program planning and support.
• Support 504 referral, evaluation, and accommodation processes for students in one’s caseload.
• Assist students in crisis situations and refer to district or community resources when appropriate.
• Remain current with federal laws, state statutes, and district policies related to college and career readiness.
• Remain current with postsecondary college and career opportunities and best practices, including changes to college admission and financial aid criteria (especially FAFSA).
• Support Special Education team on a case‑by‑case basis when needed, including attendance at relevant IEP meetings.
• Thorough understanding of academic requirements that lead to high school graduation.
• Knowledge of college and career readiness strategies and programs as well as postsecondary options.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

• Master’s Degree in School Guidance and Counseling.
• Valid Arizona School Counselor Certification required. Applicants must have on file in the Human Resources Department a copy of the appropriate valid certificate or evidence of eligibility to be appropriately certified by the Arizona Department of Education.
• Adherence to the American School Counselor Association…