2026-2027 1.0 FTE Guidance Counselor - Ingleside MS

Scottsdale USD 48•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Guidance Counselor role is designed to align with the District’s mission of supporting the academic achievement and social/emotional growth of all students as they prepare for the global economy. This position involves developing and monitoring student Education and Career Action Plans (ECAPs), providing academic and personal support, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure student success.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Guidance Counselor Certificate K-12 from the Arizona Department of Education
Previous experience as a classroom teacher OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes and District rules, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of appropriate personal and vocational counseling strategies
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications

Responsibilities

Develops and monitors student Education and Career Action Plans (ECAP) (4 year plans)
Provides students with academic, organizational, study and test-taking skills support
Supports students in acquiring knowledge, skills to monitor own academic progress and goals
Assists students in course selection
Participates in registration and scheduling processes for developing student class schedules (including 8th grade registration/orientation)
Makes recommendations to colleges regarding admissions and scholarships
Supports students’ decision making skills for life-long learning
Education in understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
Active participation in Intervention Planning Teams, 504 and IEP processes
Coordinate with parents to assist in academic/career/social issues
Participates in appropriate transition planning
Identifies and embeds extra-curricular activity goals and documenting participation in appropriate activities and organizations in students’ ECAP
Supports the development of students’ interpersonal relationships, decision making, goal setting, and understanding of safety and survival skills
Participation in crisis intervention to individuals/family/school
Appropriately support students’ awareness of multicultural/diversity awareness
Provides opportunities for peer facilitation
Consultation/collaboration with appropriate support service agencies for student referrals
Education in understanding self and others
Supports the development of students’ peer relationships and effective social skills
Support the development of communication, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, coping strategies, and study skills
Supports with District approved substance abuse education
Supports students’ development of post-secondary planning and application processes
Assists students in the identification of potential career interests and career planning
Facilitate career awareness and the connections between the word of work and educational achievements and growth
Support students in developing strategies to achieve future goals
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth by participating in Professional Development opportunities
Actively participates in consultation, collaboration and teaming
Implements Counseling Services programs to support student achievement
Participation in school-wide achievement data analysis for purposes of school planning
Participates in data gathering and analysis to support and evaluate student success
Assists with various testing programs and services (Advanced Placement, PSAT, AzMERIT, Terra Nova, etc.)
Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees