What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Mountain Rose Academy?
Mountain Rose Academy and Desert Rose Academy are innovative alternative charter high schools dedicated to providing a supportive student-centered blended learning environment for diverse learners, including those who may have struggled in traditional school settings since 1999.
Our mission is to Honor the Promise of Education by:
- teaching students the fundamental skills needed to graduate high school, transition into continuing education or college, and explore career choices
- Expanding how students learn how to think
- Creating life options/opportunities for each graduate
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated School Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate is innovative, student-focused, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to education. You will play a key role in engaging and supporting students through high school.
Starting salary is $50,000.00
Essential Job Functions
- Participate in the School Safety Assessment and Prevention Team to support strategic planning and interventions.
- Implement and document school safety interventions and services provided.
- Attend the required annual training for the School Safety grant.
- Plan and coordinate monthly ECAP activities with the school team.
- Provide academic advising, graduation planning, and post-secondary career guidance individually and in small groups.
- Offer brief counseling for social-emotional concerns and refer students to behavioral health specialists as needed.
- Support students’ development of social and emotional skills, including self-efficacy, appropriate social interactions, and career readiness.
- Coordinate community resources to meet student needs.
- Participate in special education assessment meetings, IEPs, and 504 plan meetings.
- Assist in developing and implementing positive behavioral interventions.
- Use data to identify and implement intervention strategies to support academic success.
- Provide staff with relevant information to enhance their understanding of student performance and behavior.
- Consult with instructional staff on program modifications and strategies to support student growth and responsible behavior.
Job Requirements
· Master’s degree or advanced degree required
· Valid School Counselor or Social Worker Certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Education
· IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
· Schedule is split between two schools and requires travel to both schools.
· Certified Social Workers may apply
Experience Requirements
· Quick learner
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Confident and competent in technology
Benefits Package
· Employer pays monthly towards your single healthcare coverage
· Dental insurance
· Vision Insurance
· $15,000.00 Life Insurance paid solely by Rose
· Long-Term Disability
· AFLAC
· Pet Insurance
Visit our website at go2rose.com
An equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000