School Counselor

Basic Function

The School Counselor at Graduation Solutions holds a pivotal role in educating students and mentors

about complex academic, personal, career and post-secondary queries, catering to the diverse needs of

students. School Counselors provide direct support to students with the aim of fostering goals that inspire

students to complete their high school journey with purpose and determination, paving the way for a

future rich with opportunities for growth and success. The School Counselor also has a crucial role in the

development and company-wide implementation of ILP Pathway content, aligning Next Step Department

curriculum with the both the American School Counselor Association and National College Access

Network standards, and the Arizona Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) requirements. This

position offers the ability to work in a hybrid setting.

The Key Performance Indicator (KPI) that measures the School Counselor’s efficacy and success is the

execution of student guidance through addressing student referral requests and data-driven proactive

student outreach. The successful School Counselor will complete initial outreach for referred students

within two business days of submission with 90% efficacy.

Responsibilities

• Student Referrals: Promptly and effectively deliver comprehensive school counseling services to
  
  

students referred by mentors and staff, focusing on the three ASCA School Counseling Pillars

(Academic, College/Career, and Social/Emotional.)

• Event Coordination: Organize and implement in-person and/or virtual school counseling-themed
  
  

events, including workshops and small group counseling.

• Next Step Curriculum: Develop, train, and execute school counseling programming based on
  
  

ECAP, College Access, and ASCA standards.

• Records Analysis and Enrollment Support: Conduct thorough analysis of student educational
  
  

records to assess eligibility and high school equivalency for various concurrent and postsecondary credit/training opportunities, offering guidance and supporting enrollment needs.

• ESS Support: Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as requested to contribute support and school
  
  

counseling expertise to Case Management as student accommodations and transition plans are

created. Hold a working knowledge of IEPs and 504 plans, homebound, chronic illness and other

special circumstances, contributing to the continuity of the educational plan for those students.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Technologically Savvy

Organization

Adaptability

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Integrity

Collaboration

Professionalism

Education/Training

Degree: Master’s degree in Education: School Counseling required. Certification: AZ School Counseling

Certification required.

Experience

At least 2 years of experience as a teacher, school counselor, or school administrator is preferred. You are

required to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

List of Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee

is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently in an 8-hour shift is required to sit; stand; walk;

kneel; crouch; stoop; balance; climb; use repetitive motions; lift up to 25 lbs; reach with hands and arms;

use hands to finger; handle or feel and look at a computer or hand-held screen for long periods of time.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed

by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive

inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Please see your immediate

supervisor with any questions you may have.