High School Counselor 2024-2025 School Year

Position Type:

Counseling/High School Counselor

Date Posted:

2/29/2024

Location:

Coconino High School

Date Available:

07/01/2024

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FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

Job Description

Revised March 11, 2024

Position Title: High School School Counselor

Supervisor: Principal & Student Support Services Director

Location: Coconino High School

2024-2025; 1.0 FTE; Start date: 7/1/2024; Benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Arizona State Retirement)

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: Demonstrate the competencies and behaviors needed to improve student preparedness and mastery and to support the core values, vision, and mission of the Flagstaff Unified School District.

JOB SUMMARY: Testing, Counseling, Academic Advisor.

Certification: Arizona Department of Public Safety, IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card; valid Arizona Department of Education School Counselor, PreK-12 certificate.

Flagstaff Unified Schools is seeking excellent candidates for the High School Counselor position at Coconino High School. Applicants must be appropriately certified.

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

Flagstaff Public Schools offers competitive wages plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, AZ state retirement and paid sick leave.

OVERVIEW:

The position of school counselor prepares all students for success through direct and indirect student services. The position is responsible for leadership, advocacy, and collaboration within the school to implement a preventative, proactive school counseling program, which adheres to the ethical and professional standards as outlined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model (2012). The position will promote student success which addresses academic, career and social-emotional needs of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Department of Education School Counselor, PreK-12 certificate required.

• Valid fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

• Master's Degree in School Guidance and Counseling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Adheres to the American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards for School Counselors

• Experience in the use of technology in research, school counseling program development, management, and delivery.

• Prior experience as a school counselor.

• Experience in college and career readiness work including the knowledge of academic, social emotional, and college and career development.

• Experience with use of technology in research, school counseling program development, management, and delivery.

• Actively involved in the school community.

• One - three years' experience as a teacher or knowledge and implementation of classroom management skills and lesson delivery.

• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultures

• Willingness to adapt to change.

• Continued professional development could include: ASCA National Model, Differentiated Instruction, Understanding by Design, Response to Intervention, Positive Behavior Intervention Support, and other state-wide initiatives

• Adherence to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards for school counselors.

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and district personnel at all levels.

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students.

• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultures.

• Knowledge of college and career readiness strategies and programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and Manage a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs

• Maintain accountability within a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, including collaboration with the administration and faculty members to regularly make data-informed, evidence-based, counseling decisions.

• Spend 80% or more of documented time on direct and indirect services to students. Direct services to students typically include: instruction of core curriculum, Education Career Action Plan (ECAPS) lessons, academic planning, responsive services in individual or small group settings, and crisis response support. Indirect services to students typically include: consultation with parents, teachers, educators, and community organizations; collaboration with educators, parents, and the community in regards to student achievement; and referrals for students and families to school or community resources.

• Create student schedules on a quarterly basis.

• Complete schedule changes for students as appropriate

• Schedule and facilitate Student Success Team meetings; send out invitations to staff and identified family members, complete appropriate documentation to monitor and record progress.

• Organize and facilitate parent and school events related to academic, college and career planning (ex: College Application Day, FAFSA events, recognition nights, parent information nights)

• Monitor academic (grades and attendance) records to ensure students' progress towards graduation.

• Act as Program Coordinator to Support 504 referral, evaluation, and accommodation processes for students.

• Assist students in crisis situations and refer to district or community resources when appropriate.

• Participates as a member on the District Crisis Team as needed.

• Participates on team for Suicide and Risk Assessments as needed.

• Support Special Education team on a case by case basis when needed, including attendance at relevant IEP meetings and collaborating to write counseling goals and progress monitor those goals (Tier 3).

• Supports the school's existing Tier 1 behavioral program.

• Addressing teacher referrals for behaviors to then provide Tier 2 supports to students.

• Act as community liaison with outside behavioral health agencies to address individual and or/family support related to social emotional needs.

• Monitors social emotional progress when it impacts academic progress in alignment with state and district standards.

• Participation on the School Implementation team for Restorative Practices.

• Assists student/family transition to the next educational experience.

Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality through complying with FERPA guidelines.

Thank you for your interest in the Flagstaff Unified School District. Applicants must be appropriately certified/licensed. Arizona applicants, please include w/ your application, a current Arizona Department of Education Professional Certificate, (i.e. Teacher, Administrator, Counselor, Speech Pathologist) or valid license (i.e. PT, OT), current IVP fingerprint clearance card and unofficial transcripts.

Out of State: FUSD will consider out of state applicants. However, please attach a current professional certificate (teacher, counselor, other) or appropriate license for your state, as well as unofficial transcripts. Candidate must meet & show proof of being appropriately certified, before new hire appointment & beginning job assignment. Official transcripts & employment verifications required at time of hire for proper salary placement. It can take several weeks to obtain an AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card. We encourage you to begin the process of obtaining an Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card as well as the Arizona Department of Education Certificate as soon as possible. Arizona Department of Education Website http://www.azed.gov/. AZ Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card info: AZDPS Fingerprint Clearance Card Info

LETTER OF INTENT: If you choose to apply, but have not yet met the certification criteria as outlined above, your application may still be considered. If you are recommended for a position, you may be offered a "Letter of Intent to Recommend for a Contract" notification. Please note that a Letter of Intent is not a binding offer of employment and no employment contract between you and the District exists until such time as the District Governing Board approves the issuance of an employment contract at a public meeting. The Intent to Hire remains in effect until all certification requirements are met. (Deadline to meet all requirements: June 30, 2024). Should you not meet this deadline, administrators will be given the option to re-post the position to interview more candidates OR request an extension of the deadline date. Note: All who apply will automatically be put into "qualified" status to allow the site administrator the ability to review your application immediately. Therefore, you will not receive any verification email from HR, advising your application has been pushed through.

All employees are subject to a criminal background check. The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability. Offers of employment, contingent upon funding. Missing documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process.

Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Relocating to Flagstaff:

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