Lead School Counselor - Job #7631

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

1d • $50,753 • Onsite

About The Position

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! Award-Winning District 8 Outstanding Schools Competitive Salaries Incentives Paid Holidays & Leave Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources Professional Development Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

Requirements

• Current Arizona State Guidance Counselor certification.
• Degree required in relevant field of study.
• Knowledge of Research-Based School Disciplinary policies and procedures
• Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies.
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written form
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills in the workplace.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology in the workplace.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures.

Nice To Haves

• High School experience preferred
• Five years of counseling experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities and management of the Student Services Program, which includes but is not limited to PBIS committees, or other related programs.
• Work in conjunction with school counselors and behavioral specialists to develop systems to support positive behaviors site-wide.
• Assists in establishing department objectives and developing a plan to implement and evaluate objectives.
• Assists in recruitment, hiring, training, and assigning within the counseling department.
• Conducts department meetings and attends relevant school, district, and professional meetings as necessary.
• Advises the principal on the needs of students and counseling departments.
• Assists in identifying and using community resources for all department needs.
• Implements an ongoing program of evaluation and improvement for the counseling department.
• Collaborates with staff to promote interdisciplinary programs.
• Revises and prepares training manuals for counseling staff and certified staff as needed
• Assist in campus supervision during non-instructional time (before school, passing time, lunch, and after school).
• Monitor and manage school security including security officers and monitors.
• Schedules mediations when conflict exists between students.
• Schedule parent conferences as directed by the principal/assistant principal.
• Work with community agencies (Crisis Team, Department of Child Services, Police, etc.) as directed by the principal/assistant principal.
• Assist in the management and coordination of all educational, including Master schedules, counseling guidance, organization of additional counseling programs, and other school events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or designee.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Incentives
• Paid Holidays & Leave
• Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources
• Professional Development
• SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
• Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees