2026-2027 .5 FTE Guidance Counselor - Saguaro HS

Scottsdale USD 48•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•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 social/emotional support, and collaborating with students, parents, and staff 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.