School Counselor

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• Competitive Salaries - salary increases for professional growth
• SUPPLEMENTAL: Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 annual or prorated based on start date!
• Holidays, Personal days, Sick Leave*
• Employer contributed Employee Health, group term Life Insurance*
• Arizona State Retirement & Tax Deferred Annuity plan*
• Exceptional Employee Resources & Professional Development
• Culture of Caring & Support

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Sierra Vista Unified School District is an integral part of the community and takes great pride in providing the largest PreK-12 offering of unique and personalized learning opportunities in the region, full extracurricular offerings, and other experiences to enhance the quality of the education and the lives of the students in the District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Arizona State Guidance Counselor certification.
• Degree required in relevant field of study.
• Prior relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies.
• Board Alternative: Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the district adopted Comprehensive Competency Based Guidance Curriculum (CCBG).
• Provide classroom and small group developmental activities. (e.g., self-esteem, problem-solving, decision making)
• Coordinate and facilitate the Child Study Team and the Multi Disciplinary Conference Team (MDC).
• Facilitate the introduction of students to the school community.
• Help students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Provide counseling for children on an individual basis to remediate behavioral, academic, and personal student concerns.
• Help to maintain student records and protect their confidentiality.
• Promote parents’ understanding of academic progress, behavior, growth, and development issues.
• Help resolve student-teacher conflicts.
• Provide in-service training as needed.
• Consult about class interaction, student needs, and staff relationships.
• Aid in the interpretation of test results to students, parents and teachers.
• Take an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents and the community at large.
• Work closely with the school nurse in reporting cases of suspected child abuse.
• Facilitate special interest programs as needed, such as parenting groups and/or support groups.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the site administrator and/or the Director of Exceptional Student Services.

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Human Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• School

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,000 - $44,000