High School Counselor 2026-2027 SY

TITLE:  HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Arizona School Counselor certification
• Master's degree in school counseling
• 3 or more years of counseling experience preferred
• Fingerprint clearance card
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Paragon may find acceptable.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Experience as a school counselor implementing the ASCA National Model
• Experience advocating for school counseling programs to all stakeholder groups
• Establishing professional relationships within the school and the school community to enhance student achievement
• Experience in the use of technology in research, school counseling program development, management, and delivery
• Actively involved in the school community
• Leadership experience
• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultures
• Desire for continued professional development  

REPORTS TO:  High School Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL:  To promote student success through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social needs of students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, organizes, and delivers the comprehensive school counseling program.
2. Delivers and implements the guidance curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured classroom lessons and small group sessions.
3. Implements the individual student planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents through the development of education and career plans. This includes regular transcript audit, course planning, and coaching through the pathways (AA, College, & Career).
4. Implements the responsive services component through the effective use of individual and small group counseling, consultation and referral skills for students and families.
5. Implements the systems support component through effective guidance program management and support for other educational programs.
6. Uses data as a guide when deciding school counseling program direction and emphasis.
7. Monitors the students on a regular basis as they progress in school.
8. Collaborates with the counseling team, administration, teachers, and families.
9. Meets weekly as a counseling team with the assistant principal.
10. Uses the skills of leadership, advocacy and collaboration to create systemic change to improve the academic and career success of all students.
11. Develops, updates and distributes 504's for students on their caseload.
12. Coordinates with counseling team on SAT, PSAT, ASVAB, military and collect representative, dual and concurrent enrollment, ECAPs, threat assessments, West-MEC and seals.
13. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as Paragon Management may from time to time assign.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND STRENGTHS:

• Proactive self-starter.  A strong sense of taking the initiative, moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and /or how to do it.
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Possess confidence while remaining humble; avoid excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self, and define success collectively rather than individually.
• Always looking for more.  More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
• Sound judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions. 

THESE STATEMENTS SHOULD TRULY RESONATE WITH YOU:

• "Yes, that is possible.  Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."
• "I am not sure, but I will find out for you."
• "I have not done that before, but I can do it."

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  178 days per year.  Hours normally 7:30am - 4:00pm.

EVALUATION:  Annually at a minimum by the Assistant Principal