School Counselor FTE

School Counselor

Department: Guidance

Reports to: Guidance Department Chair, Assistant Principal Academics

Placement: Certified Salary Schedule, Teacher Salary Schedule

Term: See Duty Day Calendar

Position Summary: The School Counselor position provides, as a member of the school guidance team, a comprehensive guidance program for all students/school community.

• Coordinates activities to meet the needs of students in the assigned caseload/specific domain.
• Consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students learn.
• Maintains general duties in cooperation with school staff as an integral part of the instructional curriculum in alignment with:
  The National Standards for School Counseling Programs and The Tempe Union High School District goals.
• Addresses the knowledge, attitudes and skill competencies that all students will develop as a result of participating in a school counseling program which is based upon National Standards and necessitates the involvement of the entire school community in the integration of the academic, career and personal/social development of all students into the academic mission of each school.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree.
• Special training in counseling and skills related to school settings preferred.
• Preparation may include special training in counseling and skills related to school settings. School counselors are prepared for their work through the study in interpersonal relationships and behavioral sciences in graduate education courses in accredited colleges and universities preferred.
• Personality human development theories and research, including career and life skills development.
• Learning theories preferred.
• Multi-cultural and community awareness preferred.
• Educational environments preferred.
• Curriculum development preferred.
• Professional ethics preferred.
• Program planning, management and evaluation preferred.
• Application of current educational counseling technology preferred.
• Knowledge of Assessment preferred.

• Valid Arizona Department of Education School Counselor Certificate K-12.
• Valid DPS fingerprint clearance card.

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

Tempe Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. Inquiries regarding Title VI, Title VII, Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Affairs and District Safety, and Section 504 may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe Arizona , .

In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, Tempe Union High School District is a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.