School Counselor 25/26 SY - East Campus

Leman Academy of Excellence • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow's leaders today. The Social Worker's primary role is to work with scholars, parents and related social service agencies to help Leman scholars achieve academic success. Counsels scholars and serves as the scholars' advocates. Additional functions include that of consultant, resource person and community liaison. The Social Worker is competent in the areas of social work, counseling, and consultation. He/she demonstrates the ability to use counseling theory and conducts himself/herself in accordance with district and school policies. He/she possesses comprehensive knowledge of the community's social service agencies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited graduate school of social work
• One (1) year of field instruction (internship) in a school system, or one (1) year of employment as a school social worker, or one (1) year of individual and group work with children and families
• Valid Arizona Social Worker License and ADE Certification or ADE Certified School Counselor
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with elementary and/or middle school scholars
• Prior experience with community collaborations
• Strong knowledge of community resources
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior experience with program development
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish (optional)

Responsibilities

• Aids scholars having difficulty in adapting to school life and assists when individualized professional help is appropriate
• Provides counseling to students as identified through behavioral plans or their IEP.
• Participates in the development of IEPs to create behavioral and counseling goals.
• Counsels scholars whose behavior or school progress indicates the need for individual guidance
• Consults with parents, teachers and other school personnel in determining causes of problems and effects solutions
• Arranges for medical, psychiatric or other examinations to disclose causes of difficulties and to coordinate remedial measures
• Exhibits patience, courtesy, and tact when dealing with others
• Promotes and supports district-wide educational advancement in 21st Century Skills.
• Integrates knowledge and skills that are relevant to the 21st Century (OPTIONAL)
• Performs related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees