School Counselor - Valley Horizon

School Counselor
- Valley Horizon - 2026-27 School Year

Crane Elementary School District 13, Valley Horizon Elementary
- Yuma, Arizona

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,958 to $62,305 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor

JOB GOAL:

To help students overcome problems that impede their learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

• Provides individual and group counseling to help children succeed in school by accepting and understanding personal issues that may be interfering with positive educational outcomes.
• Provides individual and group counseling to help address specific problems of children (health, behavior, family, emotions, peers, academic performance and self-esteem).
• Consult with teachers and administrators to help create a school environment that stimulates learning and growth.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to provide support and encouragement to discover understanding and methods for effective relating and responding to children.
• Serve on Child Study Team at each school to collaborate with parents, school and outside personnel regarding mental health, behavioral and education concerns. Assist the team in generating educational alternatives, modifications, and referral for assessment or community-based interventions/services.
• Review psycho‑educational evaluations, reports, teachers and parent reports and aid in the development of intervention plans.
• Generate intervention plans to address students counseling goals and objectives.
• Assist in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students requiring counseling services.
• Provide in‑service and other skill enhancement activities to school personnel, parents and others in the community regarding issues of learning, development and behavior.
• Consult and cooperate with community health and human services agencies.
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona certification in counseling
• Master’s degree.
• Preferred candidate will have Arizona certification in counseling and previous successful teaching experience.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year, salary and benefits as established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job shall be evaluated by the Exceptional Student Services Director in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

R13409

188 days

Range 22

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Claudia Bevins, Recruiter
• District Office
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