Salary: See Position Description
Location : Sierra Vista, AZ
Job Type: A Regular, Full Time
Job Number: 030725
Department: School Superintendent
Opening Date: 03/13/2025

SCHOOL COUNSELOR - SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH - SIERRA VISTA

**UNDERFILL MAY BE CONSIDERED**

CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law

OPENS: Thursday, March 13, 2025

CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY: $29.81 hourly, plus a comprehensive benefits package, to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement system

**UNDERFILL RATE OF PAY: $29.21 hourly

PLEASE NOTE: All positions require a post offer, pre-employment background screening.

PLEASE NOTE: Position is grant funded with employment contingent upon continued receipt of grant funding.
NATURE OF WORK: Under general supervision of the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Care Team and Outreach Manager, implements interventions to maximize student success by promoting access and equity for all students. The school counselor will be available for students to address any issues that may affect students' academic performance which include psychosocial and behavioral challenges. Performs related work as assigned.
Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only) Supports the Cochise County Schools Superintendent's Office by providing counseling for individuals on an individual basis to remediate behavioral, academic, and personal concerns. Maintain confidentiality and records to keep track of student's progress. Implement the adopted curriculum. Provide classroom and small group development activities such as self-esteem, problem-solving, coping skills, bullying, etc. Provide, plan, and conduct professional development, trainings and/or workshops for students, staff, educators, and parents. Responds to school crisis by offering support and counseling. Communicates with school staff and behavioral health paraprofessionals to provide the best care. Refers students to outside agencies for additional counseling or treatment when necessary. Perform all duties in accordance with Federal, State laws, district, county, and school boards policies and procedures, including mandatory reporting procedures.
Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related human service field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education. Must have a current Arizona State school counselor certification or ability to obtain certification within one year. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card on hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to individuals who read, write, and speak Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• crisis intervention techniques and problem-solving skills;
• educational evaluation/assessment instruments;

Good knowledge of:

• effective communication and negotiation skills;
• youth mental health care and awareness
• best practices for teaching in a classroom
• child growth and development;
• team leadership and collaboration;
• challenges and needs of diverse communities;
• Microsoft Office Suite software.

Skill in:

• handling highly confidential information;
• managing time and maximizing efficiency to meet multiple deadlines;
• organization and planning to provide guidance to behavioral health paras and students served simultaneously;
• working independently;
• research and analysis.

Ability to:

• represent the department, division, or the program;
• maintain expertise through continuing education and professional development;
• work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members;
• professionally collaborate with other professionals in a team environment;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• use a personal computer, utilizing word processing, data management, internet and e-mail applications;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• read, write and speak English;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• attend meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Sedentary to Medium work: Requirements are dependent on the tasks of the day and range from Sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force only occasionally with sitting for extended periods of time, to Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, involves sitting and standing regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, feel or manipulate with hands.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking and adaptability; creative problem-solving skills are important.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer