School Counselor

POSITION TITLE: School Counselor

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be fully certified/highly qualified

REPORTS TO: Principal

Tanque Verde Unified School District is seeking a School Counselor for Emily Gray Junior High School starting school year 24-25. We are seeking a candidate who is highly qualified and has experience working with students. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules and directives.

• Make him/herself available to all students seeking guidance and counseling services.

• Advocate on behalf of the student and/or his/her family. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

• Facilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians and staff.

• Connect students, parents/guardians and staff with specialized referral agencies.

• Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staff.

• Implement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriate.

• Conduct career and educational planning activities.

• Participate in in-service activities promoted by the district.

• Submit required reports promptly and accurately.

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.

• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials,

• and facilities.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and

• administrative regulation.

• Serve on committees as assigned.

• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)

• Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal or District Administrator

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to create and maintain a climate of respect.

• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of students and staff, and to protect records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties. Ability to discern when to use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.

• Knowledge of legal and ethical practices and guidelines in counseling; community information and referral services; graduation requirements; and school policies and procedures.

• Ability to maintain positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with staff, parents, and site administration.

• Knowledge of computer applications and ability to learn new programs as needed.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.

• Skill in critical and creative thinking.

• Knowledge of computer applications and ability to learn new programs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must meet Arizona State Department of Education requirements for Guidance Counselor Certificate Prekindergarten - 12.

• Must possess a valid and current State of Arizona Guidance Counselor teaching certificate.

• Must possess a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.

The job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties or responsibilities associated with the position.