2026-27 Counselor - Pinnacle Peak Prep

Paradise Valley USD 69•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The elementary school counselor assists students in overcoming problems that impede learning and to assist students in making educational, occupational and life plans. Elementary school counselors balance their counseling programs by addressing students’ academic, career and social/emotional development in addition to balancing the delivery methods, recognizing that students learn in multiple ways. The end result of this work is reflected in an improvement in academics, attendance and discipline outcomes related to academic development, college and career readiness and social/ emotional development.

Requirements

Applying assessment instruments
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Planning and managing projects
Using pertinent software applications
Stages of child development
Age appropriate activities/behaviors
Assessment instruments and techniques
Schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events
Gather, collate, and/or classify data
Use basic, job-related equipment
Independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes
Operate equipment using defined methods
Work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
Work with a variety of data
Utilize specific, job-related equipment
Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans
Communicating with diverse groups
Maintaining confidentiality
Meeting deadlines and schedules
Setting priorities
Working as part of a team
Working with frequent interruptions
Certified School Counselor or Licensed Counselor Required
Arizona Department of Education Counseling Certificate
Continuing Educ./Training
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

School Counseling experience is desired.
Teaching experience preferred.
Demonstrated success in mediation & relationship building.
Participate in the District Crisis Team, if desired.

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns.
Support the implementation of Social Emotional Learning instruction and practices.
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings, student study teams, and school attendance hearings, as necessary.
Consulting with the school principal to identify and resolve student issues, needs and problems.
Consult with teachers about building classroom connections, effective classroom management and the role of noncognitive factors in student success.
Provide academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills, goal setting and decision-making.
Assists students with developing an Educational/Career Action Plan for the purpose of supporting them in pursuing their middle school and high school goals, when appropriate.
Provide student services to support conflict resolution, bullying prevention and awareness, and crisis intervention.
Supporting the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.
Facilitate classroom counseling guidance programs.
Convey to parents and staff, regarding specific student needs in academic, and personal/social areas.
Provide students, parents and staff with prevention and intervention programs, behavior management, effective decision making and goal setting.
Maintain records of counseling services and consulting contacts.
Assist in identification and evaluation of children with special needs.
Assist the staff and parents with the interpretation of evaluative data and other student records.
Cooperate with outside agencies and other Special Needs services within the district.
Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards as outlined by ASCA.
Maintain accurate records for compliance with district, federal and state guidelines.
Follow state law and district policy with cases involving child abuse and neglect.
Provide on-going consultation and support to teachers and teams in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Plans for students experiencing difficulties.
Participate in the District Crisis Team, if desired.
May be required to participate in student meetings which occur beyond the staff’s work assignment schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.