In Arizona, K-8 school counselor openings are often driven by student support needs, academic planning, and social-emotional services, especially for summer or July starts tied to the school calendar. These roles can be competitive because they require a master’s degree, a valid Arizona School Counselor PreK-12 Certificate, an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, and prior K-8 experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying.
Quick overview
Provide comprehensive individual, group, and classroom counseling to support students' academic and social-emotional development. Collaborate with school leadership, families, and community partners to remove barriers to learning and manage crisis interventions.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field and a valid Arizona School Counselor PreK-12 Certificate. Candidates must possess a valid Arizona Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and have experience in a K-8 educational setting.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY Sun Valley Academy is seeking compassionate, student-centered professionals who are passionate about supporting the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success of every scholar.
Our School Counselors serve as trusted partners to students, families, teachers, and administrators, helping remove barriers to learning while fostering resilience, leadership, and lifelong success.
As the School Counselor, you will provide comprehensive counseling services that promote student well-being and academic achievement through prevention, intervention, and collaboration.
You will work closely with school leadership, teachers, families, and community partners to ensure every scholar has the support needed to thrive.
The School Counselor reports to the Principal.
Provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling that supports students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development.
Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the school's academic and culture goals.
Deliver preventative social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons and interventions that promote student success and leadership development.
Identify students in need of academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support and develop appropriate intervention plans.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and support staff to identify barriers to learning and coordinate student supports.
Participate in MTSS, Child Study Team, IEP, and 504 meetings, providing recommendations to support student achievement and well-being.
Conduct student assessments, monitor progress, and use data to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling interventions and programs.
Provide crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessments, threat assessments, safety planning, and follow-up support in accordance with school policies and professional standards.
Serve as an active member of the school's Crisis Response Team and assist during campus emergencies and critical incidents.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Competitive Salary
Medical Benefits
401k Retirement Program
Connect students and families with school and community resources that support mental health, attendance, basic needs, and overall well-being.
Partner with families through consultation, communication, and problem-solving to promote positive student outcomes.
Program Management & Data Maintain accurate counseling records and documentation in accordance with legal, ethical, and school requirements.
Use student data to evaluate counseling interventions and program effectiveness.
Analyze attendance, behavior, academic, and social-emotional data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
Communicate program outcomes and student progress to school leadership and stakeholders.
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and professional counseling standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field. Valid Arizona School Counselor PreK-12 Certificate. Valid Arizona Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Previous experience providing counseling services in a K-8 educational setting. Knowledge of MTSS, crisis intervention, student mental health, and social-emotional learning practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Arizona licensure as an LAC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW. Experience providing counseling services in a K-8 school setting. Experience working in a Title I or diverse educational environment. Experience implementing a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model. Bilingual (Spanish/English).
ABOUT US Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale, Glendale, and South Mountain communities.
We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment.
As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career.
At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU At SVA, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance and a 401K retirement program.
We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.
BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted.
Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.
