Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A+ Charter School is dedicated to fostering the success and growth of every student. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive School Counselor to implement a comprehensive counseling program that addresses students' academic, career, and social/emotional development. The ideal candidate will collaborate with educators, parents, and the community to support student achievement and well-being.
- Assist students in developing academic plans, monitor progress, and provide interventions as needed.
- Guide students in exploring post-secondary options, including college and career pathways, and assist with application processes.
- Provide individual and group counseling to address personal and social challenges, promoting a positive school climate.
- Respond to student crises and emergencies, providing immediate support and referrals to appropriate services.
- Design and implement preventive programs and workshops for students, staff, and parents on topics such as bullying, substance abuse, and mental health.
- Work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to identify student needs and develop strategies to support student success.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality in accordance with federal and state laws and school policies.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
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Completed Master’s degree in School Counseling, Education or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Valid Arizona School Counselor Certification as per the Arizona Department of Education requirements.
- Valid Social Work Certification as per the Arizona Department of Education requirements.
- Minimum of two years of counseling experience in a school setting preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; proficiency in counseling techniques and interventions.
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with diverse student populations.
- Familiarity with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.
- Proficiency in data analysis to inform program development.
- Coaching Experience and/or Volleyball Coaching Experience.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Full-time teachers are assigned to 190 workdays per year, including 147 instructional days and 10 on-campus professional development/workdays. Required hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with one Friday per month on campus (8:00 AM–2:00 PM) and all other Fridays as remote workdays (8:00 AM–2:00 PM), subject to change with notice.
- Comfortable standing for extended periods during teaching sessions, as well as sitting for tasks such as lesson planning, grading, and meetings.
- Perform lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling (up to 40 lbs. and above).
- The ability to see and hear clearly in order to observe student behavior, facilitate classroom discussions, and respond to questions or concerns.
- Ability to approach emotionally charged situations with balance and empathy.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must have unaided or aided hearing ability to receive information through listening in a noisy environment.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.