2026-2027 . 4 FTE Guidance Counselor - Chaparral HS

The job of Guidance Counselor is done for the purpose/s of aligning and working with the District’s mission to support the academic achievement and social/emotional growth of all students as they prepare for the global economy.

Academic Development

• Develops and monitors student Education and Career Action Plans (ECAP) (4 year plans)
• Provides students with academic, organizational, study and test-taking skills support
• Supports students in acquiring knowledge, skills to monitor own academic progress and goals
• Aids students in course selection
• Participates in registration and scheduling processes for developing student class schedules (including 8th grade registration/orientation)
• Makes recommendations to colleges regarding admissions and scholarships
• Supports students’ decision making skills for life-long learning
• Active participation in Intervention Planning Teams, 504 and IEP processes
• Collaborates with parents to assist in academic/career/social issues
• Participates in appropriate transition planning

Personal and Social Development

• Identifies and embeds extra-curricular activity goals and documenting participation in appropriate activities and organizations in students’ ECAP
• Safeguards the development of students’ interpersonal relationships, decision making, goal setting, and understanding of safety and survival skills
• Participation in crisis intervention to individuals/family/school
• Supports students’ awareness of multicultural/diversity awareness
• Provides opportunities for peer facilitation
• Collaborates/counsels with appropriate support service agencies for student referrals
• Supports the development of students’ peer relationships and effective social skills
• Supports with communication, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, coping strategies, and study skills

College and Career Development

• Supports students’ development of post-secondary planning and application processes
• Aids students in the identification of potential career interests and career planning
• Facilitate career awareness and the connections between the world of work and educational achievements and growth
• Supports students in developing strategies to achieve future goals

Support for District Goals and School Reform Initiatives

• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth by participating in Professional Development opportunities
• Actively participates in consultation, collaboration and teaming
• Implements Counseling Services programs to support student achievement
• Participation in school-wide achievement data analysis for purposes of school planning
• Participates in data gathering and analysis to support and evaluate student success
• Aids with various testing programs and services (Advanced Placement, PSAT, AzMERIT, Terra Nova, etc.)
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree
• Guidance Counselor Certificate K-12 from the Arizona Department of Education
• Previous experience as a classroom teacher OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Licenses & Requirements

• None

Knowledge

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes and District rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of appropriate personal and vocational counseling strategies

Skills

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises