School Counselor 2026-2027 SY (One Year position)

Madison Elementary School District•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school-based counseling program that addresses academic and positive personal/social development of students.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Education related field
AZ Counselor Certificate
AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
Ability to write simple correspondence in English
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students in English
Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees and/or students in English
Ability to speak and present effectively before vendors, administration and staff
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the general public
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to effectively present information to administrators, top management, public groups/community, and Governing Board
Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete
Ability to work in a friendly manner and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies

Nice To Haves

Three years exemplary teaching experience

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students
Assist all students, individually or in groups, in developing academic and personal/social skills, goals and plans
Use appropriate counseling processes and techniques for individual and group counseling sessions
Follow up individual and group counseling to monitor student progress
Use appropriate assessment and diagnostic procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services
Provide and support prevention programs including violence prevention, conflict resolution, anti-bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character education
Measure results of the comprehensive school counseling program and activities and share results with relevant stakeholders
Assist administrator with investigating and assigning consequences for conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior
Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions
Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians regarding students identified concerns and needs
Serve as a liaison between school personnel and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs
Maintain records of counseling and protect the confidentiality of student records and student information
Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data for shared decision making
Implement an effective referral and follow up process as needed
Monitor and case manage progress for targeted students
Participate on assessment teams and analyze data for decision making
Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students
Review Individualized Education Plans and ensure mandated timeframes for collaboration are followed
Utilize district data systems to collect and analyze data relative to attendance, behavior and achievement
Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program
Assist staff with strategies and methodologies to determine how to best meet the academic, social, emotional and developmentally appropriate needs of students
Collaborate, consult, and coordinate with community agencies and provide referrals on behalf of students and families
Serve on the Crisis Team and provide crisis management and intervention, when needed
Perform staff development and parent education and training as it relates to the school counseling program
Participate on Mandatory Reporting Team
Coordinate State Testing for the site and serve as a liaison between the teachers, administration and district assessment coordinator
Attend extra curricular school events to build relationships with students, parents, and community at large
Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge, skills and support site-based training
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession
Perform all other duties or serve on district and site based committees as assigned by administrator