School Counselor SY26/27
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School Counselor SY26/27
Casa Grande Union High School District 82 – Vista Grande High School, Casa Grande, Arizona
Job Details
Job ID:
5665452
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 16, 2026
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Salary:
$54,988 Per Year
Job Description
Position Title:
School Counselor
FLSA Status:
Salary
Reports to:
Principal
Classification:
9 Month
Supervises:
N/A
Term:
206
Compensation Range:
$54,988 – DOE
Site:
VGHS
Position Summary:
As part of Casa Grande Union High School District’s commitment to provide access and excellence, the School Counselor assists the Site Principal with student schedules, graduation rates, testing, and scholarship opportunities to enhance student achievement. The district is advancing a major expansion program to serve its communities.
Qualifications
Valid Arizona Counselor Certificate (K-12)
Master’s Degree aligned with Arizona Department of Education School Counselor Certificate
Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Experience with PowerSchool (preferred)
Ability to work in a team atmosphere
Ability to use constructive techniques to resolve issues
Solid communication skills with students and adults
Solid organizational skills
Demonstrates organizational ability
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate various recognition programs and workshops on college planning, financial aid, and scholarships
Create student awareness of standardized testing and eligibility requirements for tests such as ACT, SAT, NCAA Clearinghouse, etc. by participating in test coordination and notification
Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, students, families, and other educational/community resources to meet the needs of students in the educational setting (Student Study Teams, PBIS Teams, etc.)
Provide and participate in crisis counseling /intervention
Provide appropriate resources and recommendations to families
Provide mediation services for students, parents and/or teachers
Provide counseling and collaborate with interventionist and parent liaison to students who are frequently tardy, absent, or who have disciplinary problems
Develop, implement, and monitor Education and Career Action Plans (ECAP) for all students in accordance with the State Board of Education Rule
Verify the required credits, classes, and assessments necessary to meet graduation and/or post‑secondary goals, including standardized testing, assist students’ course selection
Develop credit recovery and/or student study skills plan(s)
Counsel and support individual student planning through the development of social/emotional, educational and career goals
Help students examine and build upon their personal strengths, abilities, interests, and talents
Collaborate with colleagues through weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to work on school counseling programs; share progress with district counseling team.
Participate in continuous professional learning to improve knowledge and skills
Collaborate with colleagues on school/district policies, procedures, and practices
Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program
Evaluate transcripts of all new students
Coordinate records requests in support of the Guidance Clerk
Collaborate with assistant principal, dean and interventionist to monitor students progress
Assist students in course selection
Participate in registration and scheduling processes for developing student class schedules (including 8th grade registration/orientation)
Active participation in Intervention Planning Teams, 504, and IEP processes
Coordinate with parents and students to assist in academic/career/social issues
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Problem Solving
– Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in individual and group problem‑solving situations.
Customer Service
– Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
Teamwork
– Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views; give and welcome feedback; build a positive team environment; put success of team above own interests; build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Quality
– Demonstrate accuracy and desire for thoroughness; seek ways to improve and promote quality; monitor own work to ensure quality while being proactive.
Quantity
– Meet productivity standards; complete work in a timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work at moderate to accelerated pace.
Safety and Security
– Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, adhere to OSHA regulations and guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality
– Consistently be at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability
– Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate personnel with an alternate plan.
Physical Demands
Frequent standing, talking, hearing, walking, and sitting; occasional push or lift up to 20 lbs such as boxes, supplies, etc. Requires close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Location
VGHS
Travel
Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings, and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.
Contact Information
Human Resources
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
Phone: 520‑316‑3360
Email: HR@cguhsd.org
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Casa Grande Union High School District 82 – Vista Grande High School, Casa Grande, Arizona
Job Details
Job ID:
5665452
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 16, 2026
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Salary:
$54,988 Per Year
Job Description
Position Title:
School Counselor
FLSA Status:
Salary
Reports to:
Principal
Classification:
9 Month
Supervises:
N/A
Term:
206
Compensation Range:
$54,988 – DOE
Site:
VGHS
Position Summary:
As part of Casa Grande Union High School District’s commitment to provide access and excellence, the School Counselor assists the Site Principal with student schedules, graduation rates, testing, and scholarship opportunities to enhance student achievement. The district is advancing a major expansion program to serve its communities.
Qualifications
Valid Arizona Counselor Certificate (K-12)
Master’s Degree aligned with Arizona Department of Education School Counselor Certificate
Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Experience with PowerSchool (preferred)
Ability to work in a team atmosphere
Ability to use constructive techniques to resolve issues
Solid communication skills with students and adults
Solid organizational skills
Demonstrates organizational ability
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate various recognition programs and workshops on college planning, financial aid, and scholarships
Create student awareness of standardized testing and eligibility requirements for tests such as ACT, SAT, NCAA Clearinghouse, etc. by participating in test coordination and notification
Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, students, families, and other educational/community resources to meet the needs of students in the educational setting (Student Study Teams, PBIS Teams, etc.)
Provide and participate in crisis counseling /intervention
Provide appropriate resources and recommendations to families
Provide mediation services for students, parents and/or teachers
Provide counseling and collaborate with interventionist and parent liaison to students who are frequently tardy, absent, or who have disciplinary problems
Develop, implement, and monitor Education and Career Action Plans (ECAP) for all students in accordance with the State Board of Education Rule
Verify the required credits, classes, and assessments necessary to meet graduation and/or post‑secondary goals, including standardized testing, assist students’ course selection
Develop credit recovery and/or student study skills plan(s)
Counsel and support individual student planning through the development of social/emotional, educational and career goals
Help students examine and build upon their personal strengths, abilities, interests, and talents
Collaborate with colleagues through weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to work on school counseling programs; share progress with district counseling team.
Participate in continuous professional learning to improve knowledge and skills
Collaborate with colleagues on school/district policies, procedures, and practices
Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program
Evaluate transcripts of all new students
Coordinate records requests in support of the Guidance Clerk
Collaborate with assistant principal, dean and interventionist to monitor students progress
Assist students in course selection
Participate in registration and scheduling processes for developing student class schedules (including 8th grade registration/orientation)
Active participation in Intervention Planning Teams, 504, and IEP processes
Coordinate with parents and students to assist in academic/career/social issues
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Problem Solving
– Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in individual and group problem‑solving situations.
Customer Service
– Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
Teamwork
– Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views; give and welcome feedback; build a positive team environment; put success of team above own interests; build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Quality
– Demonstrate accuracy and desire for thoroughness; seek ways to improve and promote quality; monitor own work to ensure quality while being proactive.
Quantity
– Meet productivity standards; complete work in a timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work at moderate to accelerated pace.
Safety and Security
– Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, adhere to OSHA regulations and guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality
– Consistently be at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability
– Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate personnel with an alternate plan.
Physical Demands
Frequent standing, talking, hearing, walking, and sitting; occasional push or lift up to 20 lbs such as boxes, supplies, etc. Requires close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Location
VGHS
Travel
Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings, and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.
Contact Information
Human Resources
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
Phone: 520‑316‑3360
Email: HR@cguhsd.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr