2024 - 2025 Middle School Counselor (6-9)

JOB GOAL: The School Counselor is responsible for guiding students in ways to overcome problems that impede learning or that may interfere with achieving the fullest benefits from the school’s educational opportunities by assisting them in the self-understanding, decision-making and adjusting to school, personally and academically. The School Counselor creates a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports students in the areas of academic achievement, individual student planning, and personal and social development. The incumbent also serves as a consultant to educators, families, and community partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Develop and implement an all-encompassing a counseling plan with modern methods of teaching and mentoringConduct individual group counseling on a variety of topics as needed by students, teachers, administration, and parents; when necessaryMonitor and observe students to identify and address personal, emotional, social andeducational issuesWhen appropriate, make necessary referrals to school psychologist, social workers, school nurse and other personnelMaintain a current directory of referral services to be utilized in crisis situations affecting students such as suicidal threats, alcohol or drug-induced traumas, etc.Maintain written recordsAssist in the development and management of the school’s academic schedule to include enrollment, schedule changes, student class assignments, etc.Assist students to evaluate career interests and optionsBe available to conduct in-service programs for facultyBe available for consultation and provide consulting services for teachers, administrators and staffAssist teachers and administration in determining the causes of inappropriate student behaviorEvaluate student progress and reinforce the sense of accomplishmentCreate and establish 504 plans for students with assistance from parents, teachers, and administrationAttend regular Student Study Team meetings, Special Education IEP and MET meetings when appropriatePrepares students for the transition to the next level: middle school, high school, college, or other activitiesAssist students in writing applications for scholarships, college, and jobsAssists K-12 Principal of a development of student schedules and master schedulesPlans and coordinates programs such as career fairs, test preparation, improved/perfect attendance celebrations and other extensions of the counseling program.Maintain and execute the highest level of confidentially according to FERPA LawsMaintain and execute role as a Mandatory Reporter as required by lawOther duties as assigned

Qualifications And Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education And Certificates

Fingerprint Clearance Card, and

Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or education, or related field from an accredited university and a valid Arizona counselor certificate

Depending upon instructional needs, a Counselor may be assigned to support students at multiple school sites.