Elementary School Counselor 2026-2027

Chandler USD 80•Chandler, AZ

20h

About The Position

To promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school-based counseling program that addresses the academic success and positive personal/social development of students. Provide comprehensive, data-driven, developmental supports within the academic, personal/social, and career domains that deliver services equitably to all students. Counselors provide direct student services through the use of evidence-based curriculums, individual student planning, and responsive services. They also provide indirect student services on behalf of the student such as referrals for additional assistance, consultation, and collaboration with parents/guardians, teachers, and other professionals and community organizations.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Education or Related Field
AZ Counselor Certificate
AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Demonstrated Leadership Skills

Responsibilities

Maintain and create a safe, equitable, and inclusive space for all students.
Identify the appropriate process for implementing individual and group counseling services and facilitate sessions to meet the developmental needs of students.
Provide and support prevention programs, including but not limited to student wellness lessons, conflict resolution, anti-bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character
Support and facilitate a positive school climate and culture for students, staff, parents/guardians, and other school community members.
Utilize site data to make informed decisions regarding a comprehensive school counseling program and to determine appropriate supports for the school community.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of school counseling protocols by applying appropriate practice and following policy regarding the safety of students.
Follow district processes regarding mandatory reporting, thoughts of suicide, and self-harm.
Design and deliver classroom lessons to facilitate the integration of school counseling as a vital component of educating the whole child.
Assist students to develop the skills needed to achieve academic success, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development.
Assist administrator with investigating conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior by supporting the student’s emotional needs during these identified incidents.
Consult and collaborate effectively with school staff and parents/guardians regarding student concerns and needs.
Serve as a liaison between the school and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs for continuity of care.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.
Implement an effective follow-up process as needed and maintain on-going communication with appropriate collaborators to support the well-being of students.
Collaborate with staff in assessing and monitoring student progress toward meeting academic and social-emotional goals.
Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students.
Participate and apply training from professional development and continuing education opportunities to remain updated on best practice.
Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
Attend extracurricular school events to build relationships with students, caregivers, and the community at large.
Adhere to state laws, district policies and procedures and school counseling ethical standards.
Coordinate and/or participate in school-wide initiatives, activities and programming related to the development of student well-being.
Perform all other duties or serve on district and/or site-based committees as assigned by administrator.