Counselor - Horizon HS

2026-27 Counselor
- Horizon HS

Paradise Valley USD 69 Horizon HS
- Scottsdale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paradise Valley Unified School District

Job : 5928488

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Counselor

Location:
Horizon High School

FTE: 1.0

Interim Position

Start Date:
Immediately - 5/27/2027

Purpose Statement

The job of Counselor
- High School is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for implementing the ASCA National Standards for Students with assigned pupils; 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 Site Administrator

Essential Functions

Analyzes transcripts for the purpose of ensuring compliance with graduation requirements.

Assists students with developing their Educational/Career Action Plan for the purpose of supporting them in pursing their high school and post high school goals.

Assists students (e.g. financial aid, college materials, applications, on line registration, scholarships, etc.) for the purpose of supporting activities necessary for securing financial aid for post graduation academic and/or vocation opportunities.

Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. colleges, middle schools, site personnel, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.

Coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists and/or community for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.

Counsels students, parents, and guardians (e.g. Crisis Counseling, Social Emotional Counseling, Academic Counseling, NCAA advisement, Mid-year graduation, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.

Develops a variety of special programs and activities (e.g. College Night, Peer Tutoring Program, PVCC Day, Senior Awards Night, Freshman Orientation, Financial Aid Night, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition from high school to career, training and/or continuing education.

Monitors students' progress (e.g. classroom academics, PVONLINE courses, Dual enrollments, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.

Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEP, RED, MET, 504, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. correspondences, financial and scholarship information, new student packets, surveys, newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

Presents information (e.g. Career Readiness, Career Exploration, Scholarships, AVID, PVONLINE, etc.)for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.

Proctors standardized assessments and exams (e.g. AIMS, PSAT, PLAN, ASVAB, AP exams, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the security and integrity of the exam process.

Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.

Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g. financial aid, college eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date,…