Cte, School Counseling Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Education is seeking a School Counseling Specialist to support the Arizona School Counselor Director. This role will provide professional development, technical assistance, and overall support to K-12 counselors, college and career advisors, and related educators who are providing career pathway planning. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required. The position operates within a hybrid work environment, allowing for up to two days of remote work, contingent upon business needs. Candidates must be willing to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• Experience serving as a school counselor or similar position related to career pathway planning.
• A bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, CTE, special education, or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree.
• Knowledge in Career and Technical Education.
• Knowledge in the Role and responsibilities of K-12 School Counselors.
• Demonstrate expertise in Education and Career Action Plans (ECAP) requirements and career pathway planning.
• Skills in presenting to large and small groups of stakeholders both online and in-person.
• Facilitation skills to deliver training, workshop sessions, and other professional development opportunities.
• Ability to critically think and problem-solve.
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to design needed materials, resources, and other needed items.
• Ability to interpret federal and state guidelines and rules as appropriate.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of educators to accomplish identified tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Counseling certification

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to provide professional development, collaboration, training, and overall support to K-12 counselors and educators.
• Support school counselors, middle school, and high school staff with training and technical assistance with Education and Career Action Plans.
• Collaborate with CTE to provide resources for career exploration for all grade levels and promote awareness of and availability of CTE programs as a viable option for student academic and career success.
• Create and update guidance documents to advocate for quality school counseling services for all students.
• Assist with the management and support of users and content within the ADE Application for Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP).

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon 27th week of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level