School Counselor

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at 480-987-5300.

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Position: School Counselor

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): $59,721. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefits: Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date
Reports to: Director of Student Services
Posted Through Date: Until Filled

Why Work for Us

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no-cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District-paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits
• Arizona State Retirement System benefits

About the Role

The Counselor is a member of the instructional staff with responsibility for group educational and vocational guidance services to promote a positive educational environment for all children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establish communication between school staff, parents, students, District Administration, community members, and intergovernmental agencies. Act as a liaison between classroom teacher and student
• Provide academic counseling and guidance
• Comply with Arizona revised statutes, district policies, and administrative guidelines
• Provide consultation and coordination of resources to students, staff, and parents
• Utilize appropriate counseling techniques to meet student needs
• Participate in program development
• Initiate and implement intervention and prevention strategies
• Coordinate administration of state-mandated tests and other assessments
• Assume a leadership role as designated
• Maintain professional responsibilities
• Assist in collecting data for Federal and State program reporting
• Attend professional development workshops in job-related areas
• Seek community resources to assist with special projects
• Perform related duties as assigned

What You Need

• Master's degree
• Arizona Counseling Certificate
• Three (3) years of satisfactory teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of Arizona State Standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of current counseling and guidance strategies and techniques
• Demonstrates skill in instructional processes that facilitate integration of curriculum
• Demonstrates technology literacy
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
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Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands, stand, bend, stoop, or kneel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider employment history, related experience, and education for the position in which you applied.

If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education toward your salary. Related experience and education not submitted at the time of a job offer will not be considered in the future for this position.

Please ensure your application is fully completed and each work history record includes the information below. Please note: If you were employed by the same employer and had different job positions or different full-time or part-time status, each change should be included as a new position.

• Employer's name and address
• Job Title
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Start and end dates (month and year)
• Full-time or part-time status (Full-time status is 30 or more hours per week and part-time status is less than 30 hours per week.) Substitute positions receive part-time credit.

Additional Information:

• Please attach a copy of your transcripts or diploma
• Please attach a copy of your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, if you already have it
• Please attach other required documents specific to this position

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate based on 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 its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540, and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religi�n, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientaci�n sexual para la admisi�n y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otros grupos de j�venes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus pr�cticas de empleo y contrataci�n. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las p�lizas de no discriminaci�n: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de T�tulo IX, Director Atl�tico, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-882-3540 y Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Secci�n 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-987-5300.

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