School Counselor 2026-2027 SY (One Year position)
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School Counselor 2026-2027 SY (One Year position)
Madison Elementary School District Madison Simis Elementary School - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:
5651683
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Reposted:
Apr 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 5, 2026
Job Description
Madison School District
Position Title: School Counselor 2026-2027 school year,
One Year position only
Length of Work Yr: 9 months
Salary Range: Certified Other Salary Range
Placement based on education and experience
Department: Madison Simis/ Student Services
Reports To: School Principal and Director for Student Services
SUMMARY:
To promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school-based counseling program that addresses academic and positive personal/social development of students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide individual and group counseling to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students
Assist all students, individually or in groups, in developing academic and personal/social skills, goals and plans
Use appropriate counseling processes and techniques for individual and group counseling sessions
Follow up individual and group counseling to monitor student progress
Use appropriate assessment and diagnostic procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services
Provide and support prevention programs including violence prevention, conflict resolution, anti-bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character education
Measure results of the comprehensive school counseling program and activities and share results with relevant stakeholders
Assist administrator with investigating and assigning consequences for conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior
Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions
Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians regarding students identified concerns and needs
Serve as a liaison between school personnel and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs
Maintain records of counseling and protect the confidentiality of student records and student information
Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data for shared decision making
Implement an effective referral and follow up process as needed
Monitor and case manage progress for targeted students
Participate on assessment teams and analyze data for decision making
Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students
Review Individualized Education Plans and ensure mandated timeframes for collaboration are followed
Utilize district data systems to collect and analyze data relative to attendance, behavior and achievement
Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program
Assist staff with strategies and methodologies to determine how to best meet the academic, social, emotional and developmentally appropriate needs of students
Collaborate, consult, and coordinate with community agencies and provide referrals on behalf of students and families
Serve on the Crisis Team and provide crisis management and intervention, when needed
Perform staff development and parent education and training as it relates to the school counseling program
Participate on Mandatory Reporting Team
Coordinate State Testing for the site and serve as a liaison between the teachers, administration and district assessment coordinator
Attend extracurricular school events to build relationships with students, parents, and community at large
Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge, skills and support site-based training
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession
Perform all other duties or serve on district and site based committees as assigned by administrator
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s Degree in Education related field
AZ Counselor Certificate
AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Three years exemplary teaching experience, preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Maintains valid certifications, fingerprint card and appropriately certified status. Observes teacher calendar and all Madison School District policies. Salary to be determined yearly according to governing board approved range.
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated by the Director for Student Services.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students in English. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees and/or students in English. Ability to speak and present effectively before vendors, administration and staff. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the general public. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to administrators, top management, public groups/community, and Governing Board.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to work in a friendly manner and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor environment that may be dark or low light and include sounds/music at a high volume.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$65,443 to $84,955 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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Madison Elementary School District Madison Simis Elementary School - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:
5651683
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Reposted:
Apr 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 5, 2026
Job Description
Madison School District
Position Title: School Counselor 2026-2027 school year,
One Year position only
Length of Work Yr: 9 months
Salary Range: Certified Other Salary Range
Placement based on education and experience
Department: Madison Simis/ Student Services
Reports To: School Principal and Director for Student Services
SUMMARY:
To promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school-based counseling program that addresses academic and positive personal/social development of students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide individual and group counseling to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students
Assist all students, individually or in groups, in developing academic and personal/social skills, goals and plans
Use appropriate counseling processes and techniques for individual and group counseling sessions
Follow up individual and group counseling to monitor student progress
Use appropriate assessment and diagnostic procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services
Provide and support prevention programs including violence prevention, conflict resolution, anti-bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character education
Measure results of the comprehensive school counseling program and activities and share results with relevant stakeholders
Assist administrator with investigating and assigning consequences for conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior
Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions
Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians regarding students identified concerns and needs
Serve as a liaison between school personnel and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs
Maintain records of counseling and protect the confidentiality of student records and student information
Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data for shared decision making
Implement an effective referral and follow up process as needed
Monitor and case manage progress for targeted students
Participate on assessment teams and analyze data for decision making
Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students
Review Individualized Education Plans and ensure mandated timeframes for collaboration are followed
Utilize district data systems to collect and analyze data relative to attendance, behavior and achievement
Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program
Assist staff with strategies and methodologies to determine how to best meet the academic, social, emotional and developmentally appropriate needs of students
Collaborate, consult, and coordinate with community agencies and provide referrals on behalf of students and families
Serve on the Crisis Team and provide crisis management and intervention, when needed
Perform staff development and parent education and training as it relates to the school counseling program
Participate on Mandatory Reporting Team
Coordinate State Testing for the site and serve as a liaison between the teachers, administration and district assessment coordinator
Attend extracurricular school events to build relationships with students, parents, and community at large
Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge, skills and support site-based training
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession
Perform all other duties or serve on district and site based committees as assigned by administrator
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s Degree in Education related field
AZ Counselor Certificate
AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Three years exemplary teaching experience, preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Maintains valid certifications, fingerprint card and appropriately certified status. Observes teacher calendar and all Madison School District policies. Salary to be determined yearly according to governing board approved range.
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated by the Director for Student Services.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students in English. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees and/or students in English. Ability to speak and present effectively before vendors, administration and staff. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the general public. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to administrators, top management, public groups/community, and Governing Board.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to work in a friendly manner and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor environment that may be dark or low light and include sounds/music at a high volume.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$65,443 to $84,955 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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