Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated High School Counselor to join our supportive and innovative community.  The ideal candidate will help students navigate academic, emotional, social, and career development challenges.  This individual will work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and administrators to ensure that every student is supported in achieving their personal and academic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students' emotional, social, and academic well-being.
• Develop and implement strategies to support students with executive functioning challenges, learning differences, or emotional needs.
• Collaborate with students, families, and faculty to create individualized plans for academic success and post-secondary readiness.
• Guide students in the college application process, including exploring career pathways, selecting colleges, preparing applications, and securing financial aid or scholarships.
• Monitor academic progress and attendance, intervening when necessary to help students stay on track.
• Organize and deliver workshops on topics such as emotional intelligence, stress management, and time management.
• Coordinate with external professionals when additional support is required.
• Serve as a resource for faculty, providing strategies to address student needs in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with school policies and legal guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• State certification or licensure as a school counselor.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a school counseling role, preferably in a high school setting.
• Experience working with students who have learning differences, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of college and career planning processes.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented school culture.

About The Jones-Gordon School

The Jones-Gordon School (JGS) is a one-of-a-kind, independent private school located in Paradise Valley, AZ. Founded in 2010 to fill the need for an educational environment dedicated to capable students who learn differently, JGS built its reputation by employing outstanding educators and using state-of-the-art, research-validated curricula. We cultivate the strengths of high-potential students in grades 1-12 across the Phoenix metropolitan area who have dyslexia and related learning differences in small 1:16 classroom settings. We provide a targeted, progressive education that empowers students and enables them to thrive – in and out of the classroom. We maintain our commitment to providing an unparalleled education to as many students as possible – while also ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.

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