(Glendale) School Counselor (October Start)

Sun Valley Academy•Glendale, AZ

2d•$48,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sun Valley Academy is seeking a compassionate, student-centered School Counselor to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success. The counselor provides comprehensive counseling services through prevention, intervention, and collaboration, working with school leadership, teachers, families, and community partners to help remove barriers to learning and foster resilience, leadership, and student well-being. The position reports to the Principal. The counselor provides individual, small-group, and classroom counseling; develops and implements a comprehensive school counseling program; and delivers preventative social-emotional learning lessons and interventions. The role includes identifying students needing support, developing intervention plans, participating in student support meetings, assessing students and monitoring progress, and using data to evaluate counseling services. Crisis responsibilities include risk and threat assessments, safety planning, follow-up support, and participation on the Crisis Response Team during campus emergencies. The counselor also connects students and families with resources and partners with families to promote positive outcomes. Program management responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, analyzing student data, reporting program outcomes and student progress, and complying with applicable legal, ethical, state, federal, and professional standards. The role is based in Glendale and is listed as full-time, contract, with an annual salary range of $48,000–$55,000. The posting title indicates an October start.

Requirements

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Valid Arizona School Counselor PreK-12 Certificate.
Valid Arizona Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Previous experience providing counseling services in a K-8 educational setting.
Knowledge of MTSS, crisis intervention, student mental health, and social-emotional learning practices.

Nice To Haves

Arizona licensure as an LAC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW.
Experience providing counseling services in a K-8 school setting.
Experience working in a Title I or diverse educational environment.
Experience implementing a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development.
Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the school’s academic and culture goals.
Deliver preventative social-emotional learning lessons and interventions that promote student success and leadership development.
Identify students needing academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support and develop appropriate intervention plans.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and support staff to identify barriers to learning and coordinate student supports.
Participate in MTSS, Child Study Team, IEP, and 504 meetings and provide recommendations supporting student achievement and well-being.
Conduct student assessments, monitor progress, and use data to evaluate counseling interventions and programs.
Provide crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessments, threat assessments, safety planning, and follow-up support.
Serve on the school's Crisis Response Team and assist during campus emergencies and critical incidents.
Connect students and families with school and community resources related to mental health, attendance, basic needs, and well-being.
Partner with families through consultation, communication, and problem-solving.
Maintain accurate counseling records and documentation in accordance with legal, ethical, and school requirements.
Analyze attendance, behavior, academic, and social-emotional data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
Communicate program outcomes and student progress to school leadership and stakeholders.
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and professional counseling standards.