Eagle Arizona School Counselor

Job Purpose

In collaboration with the Student Support Services Manager and the School Principal, the School Counselor provides a comprehensive school counseling program for all students at the site, which aligns with EAGLE’s mission to promote academic achievement, social/emotional development, character formation to all scholars. The School Counselor also provides intervention services with children and families that may include assessment, individual short-term or crisis counseling, group instruction, support groups, and home visitation.

Essential Responsibilities

•  Identifies and assesses the relevant factors involved in the problems of students referred because of learning, emotional, behavioral, social, physical, economic, cultural, or family difficulties
• Provides information and consultation to teachers, administrators, family members, and significant others in regard to the intervention plan for the child receiving services
• Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity
• Establishes a line of communication between the school and the home
• Provides guidance for teachers and student teachers in dealing with student learning or personal problems
• Works with management and Human Resources to lead mediations between staff members, and provide documentation as needed.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality through complying with FERPA guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and in partnership with the Student Support Services Manager, 504, Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams, parent/teacher conferences, and student information meetings by providing social/emotional data
• Utilizes learning activities that are suitable to students and instructional goals
• Monitors social emotional progress when it impacts academic progress in alignment with state and district standards
• Develops and implements a guidance program that aligns with the Arizona School Counseling Program
• Works with outside behavioral health agencies to provide individual and/or family support related to social/emotional needs as needed
• Utilizes community and district resources to meet the individual needs of scholars
• Serves as a liaison between school district and community agencies 
• Demonstrates knowledge of the roles/responsibilities of community agencies
• Functions as a credible resource by offering a variety of options and strategies
• Assesses crisis situations and responds appropriately to school and student needs
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Competencies

Serving Leader

• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to EAGLE’s mission of Expecting Academic Greatness with a Loving Emphasis

Collaborative Relationships

• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Exhibits sensitivity, empathy, and acceptance necessary for problem solving

Resource Management

• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, progress reports, parent communication, etc.

Forming Character

• Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development

Academic Excellence

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle

Qualifications

• Current Arizona Guidance Counselor Certification (K-12)
• Master’s degree in Counseling (MA), Clinical Social Work (CSW), Social Work (MSW), or Education (M. Ed) from an accredited college or university
• Licensed in Social Work by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LMSW/LCSW) or Licensed as a Professional Counselor by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
• 3- 5 years of experience preferred
• Experience working with scholars and families in low-income urban communities

• Demonstrates ability in working with diverse populations (ELL, Special Education and Gifted)
• Demonstrates an understanding of the unique challenges facing Title I students and their families.
• Exceptional MS Excel Skills and strong skills in MS Office and Outlook