2026-2027 Counselor (20132) (10079)
Alhambra Elementary School District•Phoenix, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
To help students adjust academically, socially, and emotionally to a school environment.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred, or a Master's Degree with a major in guidance and counseling.
- Arizona Guidance Counselor Certification is required.
- Three years of experience at the elementary level is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to determine the appropriate program of study to meet the specific needs of all students.
- Establish learning objectives which include the current District guidelines and objectives.
- Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
- Motivate students to maximize their learning potential and ensure that all students have successful experiences.
- Maintain high expectations for all students.
- Provide professional development opportunities to staff on positive effective classroom management procedures which are in compliance with school and District guidelines.
- Monitor students' academic performance, behavior, and attendance, and facilitate appropriate interventions.
- Maintain appropriate logs, student records, and other documentation related to students receiving services.
- Communicate effectively and consistently with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Collaborate with social services and other community agencies, in order to provide referrals for parents and students in crisis.
- Conduct a yearly program evaluation to review the extent of program implementation and effectiveness.
- Ensure confidentiality of all students' information.
- Attend staff in-service meetings, workshops, and school functions as directed.
- Continue to grow professionally through appropriate staff development opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Nine -month position, counselor and social worker salary schedule, and employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.
