Counselor Assistant

Roosevelt Elementary - 828 S Valencia

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

OVERVIEW:

The school counselor assistant carries out responsibilities to support certified school counselors, under the guidance of a school counseling team. The assistant completes a variety of duties to help school counselors with administrative, clerical, and other counseling related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the role of a School Counselor as defined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards for school counselors
• Valid fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Adherence to the ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, students and work with diverse populations and cultures
• Understanding of academic requirements that lead to high school graduation
• Knowledge of college and career readiness programs as well as postsecondary options

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Classroom teaching experience or demonstration of effective classroom instructional practices.
• Prior experience in school counselor related coursework or work experience.
• Knowledge of ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.
• Experience in college and career readiness work including the knowledge of academic, social emotional, and college and career development.
• Experience with use of technology in research, school counseling program development, management, and delivery.
• Actively involved in the school community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist school counselors to implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, which monitors student progress and provides personalized support for students not on track to graduate within four years
• Support 504 referral, evaluation, and accommodation processes for students in one’s caseload
• Remain current with federal/state law and statutes and district policies related to college and career readiness
• Remain current with postsecondary college and career opportunities, including changes to college admission and financial aid criteria (especially, but not limited to FAFSA), if applicable
• Meet regularly with the school counseling team to proactively support school counselor tasks and
• Assist school counselors in paperwork in student registration, scheduling, follow up with students and families, and school counseling website maintenance
• Communicate with students and families to increase student engagement, attendance, and knowledge of resources. Contact community resources in behalf of families as needed
• As appropriate, teach counseling lessons, including Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP)
• Assist with data collection and analysis related to academics, behavior, and attendance
• Take notes during student and family meetings (as deemed appropriate)
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION

School Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.