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School Counselor Intern *POOL* - All School Levels (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

EducationFull-time

About the role

The position offers increased pay due to a community-approved override, guaranteed through June 2031. The School Counseling Intern collaborates with an assigned school counselor to implement the TUSD School Counseling Program. They are working toward their Master's Degree in School Counseling (or a related field) and receive mentorship from a Certified School Counselor.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with an assigned school counselor to implement the TUSD School Counseling Program.
  • Provide a comprehensive school counseling program for all students at the school site while ensuring equity and access for all students.
  • Work with school and school district staff to support students' social, emotional, and academic well-being.
  • Help students through social and emotional challenges or liaise with other agencies and organizations outside the school.
  • Support students with course planning and applying for post-secondary education.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Currently enrolled in the last year of a Master’s Degree program in School Counseling meeting Arizona Department of Education Certification requirements for School Guidance Counselor
  • Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
  • Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
  • MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
  • Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
  • Experience with diverse student populations
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with parents, students, teachers and staff

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with diverse student populations
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with parents, students, teachers and staff

Reports to

School Site Principal/Counseling Coordinator

Comments

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide
FTE: Varies. Typical School Counseling Intern FTE 1.0, 8 hours per day.
WORK MONTHS: 9.5 month

Additional Information

This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration.

If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact Careers@tusd1.org.

Current Vacancies: View Current Vacancies

For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

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