Description
SAN CARLOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 20
P.O. Box 207, San Carlos, AZ 85550
www.scbraves.net
(928) 475-2315
Mission: We exist to educate and empower students to become culturally responsive, global Nn’ee
Vision: We will become an effective student focused learning community graduating culturally confident citizens.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 25-662
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, and age or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. San Carlos Unified School District Governing Board Policy No. GBA. San Carlos Schools does recognize Native American Preference in Employment.
TITLE: COUNSELOR
OPEN: 03/14/2024 – Until filled
PURPOSE:
Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. MAJOR FUNCTION: DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM
1.1 Discusses the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator.
1.2 Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program
1.3 Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders (i.e., administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community/business leaders).
1.4 Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.
1.5 Uses the majority of time providing direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services, and most remaining time in program management, system support, and accountability
1.6 Uses data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs.
2 MAJOR FUNCTION: DELIVERY OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM
Guidance Curriculum
2.1 Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the school
2.2 Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
2.3 Incorporates into their programs the life skills that students need to be successful in the twenty-first century.
Individual Student Planning
2.4 Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
2.5 Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data.
2.6 Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career, and life planning.
Preventive and Responsive Services
2.7 Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
2.8 Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
2.9 Implements an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.
2.10 Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
System Support
2.11 Provides appropriate information to school personnel related to the comprehensive school counseling program.
2.12 Assists teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
2.13 Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
2.14 Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
2.15 Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
3. MAJOR FUNCTION: ACCOUNTABILITY
3.1 Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation and effectiveness.
3.2 Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
3.3 Measures results of the comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate with relevant stakeholders.
3.4 Monitors student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and facilitates appropriate interventions.
4. QUALIFICATIONS
4.1 Must have current Fingerprint Clearance Card
4.2 BA or BS Degree
4.3 Valid Arizona Certification
4.4 Must have a valid driver's license
4.5 Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 201 Days
SALARY: Placed on appropriate Salary Schedule according to experience and education.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.
Please apply online at scbraves.net go to Employment, then to Applitrak our online application system. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resource Department Manager at (928) 475-2315, Ext. 1411.