Position Type:
Counseling/Middle School Counselor
Date Posted:
6/10/2025
Location:
Mount Elden Middle School
Date Available:
07/23/25
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Job Description
Position Title: Middle School Counselor
Supervisor: School Administrator/Director of Student Support Services
Contract: 1.0 FTE; Benefit eligible; ASRS participation (required)
Summary of Function: Demonstrate the competencies and behaviors needed to improve student preparedness and mastery and to support the core values, vision, and mission of the Flagstaff Unified School District.
Job Summary: Counseling, Academic Advisor, Testing
Certification Requirement & Qualification: Valid Arizona Department of Education School Counselor certificate required; Current Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required. Master's Degree in School Guidance and Counseling.
Overview: The position of school counselor prepares all students for success through direct and indirect student services. The position is responsible for leadership, advocacy, and collaboration within the school to implement a preventative, proactive school counseling program, which adheres to the ethical and professional standards as outlined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model (2012). The position will promote student success which addresses academic, career and social-emotional needs of students.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Adheres to the American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards for School Counselors
• Experience in the use of technology in research, school counseling program development, management, and delivery.

• Prior experience as a school counselor.
• 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.
• One - three years' experience as a teacher or knowledge and implementation of classroom management skills and lesson delivery.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultures
• Willingness to adapt to change.
• Continued professional development could include: ASCA National Model, Differentiated Instruction, Understanding by Design, Response To Intervention, Positive Behavior Intervention Support, and other state-wide initiatives
• Adherence to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards for school counselors.
• 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, administrators, parents, students.
• Knowledge of college and career readiness strategies and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and Manage a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs
• Maintain accountability within a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, including collaboration with the administration and faculty members to regularly make data-informed, evidence-based, counseling decisions.
• Spend 80% or more of documented time on direct and indirect services to students. Direct services to students typically include: instruction of core curriculum, group activities promoting academic and social/emotional development, responsive services in individual or small group settings, and crisis response support. Indirect services to students typically include: consultation with parents, teachers, educators, and community organizations; collaboration with educators, parents, and the community in regards to student achievement; and referrals for students and families to school or community resources.
• Assists students in evaluating their strengths and weaknesses using pertinent data to set educational and post-secondary goals
• Create student schedules on a quarterly basis. Process schedule changes for students as appropriate
• Act as Program Coordinator to Support 504 referral, evaluation, and accommodation processes for students. Coordinate and conduct 504 meetings for staff, students and families.
• Provide mediation, and crisis intervention services as needed; complete suicide risk assessments as appropriate and make referrals to community health care providers; complete documentation for services provided.
• Participates as a member on the District Crisis Team as needed.
• Support Special Education team on a case by case basis when needed, including attendance at relevant IEP meetings and collaborating to write counseling goals and progress monitor those goals (Tier 3).
• Supports the school's existing Tier 1 behavioral program. Address teacher referrals for behaviors to then provide Tier 2 support to students.
• Follow up with Behavioral Individual Data Meeting if interventions are not working.
• Collaboration and support of FBAs and BIPs for students.
• Facilitates behavioral IDMs and 45-day screenings.
• Participates on the CPI school team.
• Collaborates with teachers to develop social emotional interventions.
• Act as community liaison with outside behavioral health agencies to address individual and or/family support related to social emotional needs.
• Monitors social emotional progress when it impacts academic progress in alignment with state and district standards.
• Participation on the School Implementation team for Restorative Practices.
• Assists student/family transition to the next educational experience.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality through complying with FERPA guidelines.
• Other duties as may be assigned

The details and statement outlined in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Thank you for your interest in the Flagstaff Unified School District. Applicants, please include w/ your application, a current Arizona Department of Education Teacher certificate, current Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card, unofficial transcripts. FUSD requires the SEI endorsement and will allow you the school year to complete the requirements to receive this endorsement. Official transcripts & employment verifications required at time of hire for proper salary placement. Candidate must meet & show proof of being appropriately certified, before beginning job assignment. It can take several weeks to obtain an Arizona Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance Card as well as an Arizona Department of Education Teacher Certificate. We encourage you to begin the process as soon as possible. Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card: AZDPS Fingerprint Clearance Card Info. Arizona Department of Education Teacher Certificate:

Out of State: FUSD will consider out of state applicants. However, please attach a current teacher certificate for your state, as well as unofficial transcripts & test scores. Here is a link to the reciprocity process for the Arizona Department of Education:

http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/reciprocity/

• NOTE: The ideal candidate for this position will have, at time of application, a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card and an appropriate Arizona Department of Education teaching certificate (including all required approved areas or endorsements to ensure you are appropriately certified). However, if you choose to apply, but have not yet met the certification criteria as outlined above, your application may still be considered. If you are selected for an interview, please be ready to share with the administrator, where you are in the process of attaining your valid Arizona Department of Education Certificate.

If the Application Deadline is set to either Open until Filled or Date TBD, a closing date will be entered when it is requested by the Administrator. The position will close at midnight of the date indicated. Applicants will not be notified when a closing date is entered. Therefore, if you are working on your application, we highly suggest you check for a closing date often. All who apply will automatically be put into "qualified" status to allow the site administrator the ability to review your application immediately. Consequently, you will not receive a verification email from HR, advising your application has been moved forward for review by administrators.
Intent to Hire: If you are recommended for/offered the position, but have not met all requirements, the position will be offered as an intent to hire. The Intent to Hire remains in effect until all certification requirements are met. Should you not meet this deadline, administrators will be given the option to re-post the position to interview more candidates OR request an extension of the deadline date. Please note that an "Intent to Hire" is not a binding offer of employment and no employment contract between you and the District exists until such time as the District Governing Board approves the issuance of an employment contract at a public meeting.
The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability. Offers of employment, contingent upon funding. All employees are subject to a criminal background check.
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Relocating to Flagstaff:

https://www.flagstaffchamber.com/flagstaff/relocating-to-flagstaff/