2026-27 Counselor - Paradise Valley HS

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Counselor - High School is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for implementing the ASCA National Standards for Students with assigned pupils; managing the schedules and placement of assigned students; providing course curriculum, information and recommendations to students and parents; and assisting in the development of goals and plans for achievement. This job reports to Site Administrator.

Requirements

Applying assessment instruments
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Planning and managing projects
Using pertinent software applications
Knowledge of stages of child development
Knowledge of age appropriate activities/behaviors
Knowledge of assessment instruments and techniques
Ability to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data
Ability to use basic, job-related equipment
Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Ability to analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes
Ability to operate equipment using defined methods
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
Ability to work with a variety of data
Ability to utilize specific, job-related equipment
Independent problem solving 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
Arizona Department of Education Counseling Certificate
Continuing Educ./Training
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Analyzes transcripts for the purpose of ensuring compliance with graduation requirements.
Assists students with developing their Educational/Career Action Plan for the purpose of supporting them in pursing their high school and post high school goals.
Assists students (e.g. financial aid, college materials, applications, on line registration, scholarships, etc.) for the purpose of supporting activities necessary for securing financial aid for post graduation academic and/or vocation opportunities.
Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. colleges, middle schools, site personnel, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
Coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists and/or community for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.
Counsels students, parents, and guardians (e.g. Crisis Counseling, Social Emotional Counseling, Academic Counseling, NCAA advisement, Mid-year graduation, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
Develops a variety of special programs and activities (e.g. College Night, Peer Tutoring Program, PVCC Day, Senior Awards Night, Freshman Orientation, Financial Aid Night, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition from high school to career, training and/or continuing education.
Monitors students' progress (e.g. classroom academics, PVONLINE courses, Dual enrollments, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEP, RED, MET, 504, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. correspondences, financial and scholarship information, new student packets, surveys, newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Presents information (e.g. Career Readiness, Career Exploration, Scholarships, AVID, PVONLINE, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.
Proctors standardized assessments and exams (e.g. AIMS, PSAT, PLAN, ASVAB, AP exams, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the security and integrity of the exam process.
Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g. financial aid, college eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date, accurate counsel to students.
Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students, visitors, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.
Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements.
Supervises assigned programs (e.g. Peer Mediation, Teen AA, Peer Tutoring, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance and achieving overall curriculum objectives.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.