School Counselor POOL - Elementary/K-8/Middle School

Position:

School Counselor POOL - Elementary/K-8/Middle School

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job ID:

133748

County:

Pima

Posted:

April 22, 2026

Contact Information:

Tucson Unified School District

1010 E. Tenth Street

Tucson, Arizona 85719

District Website

Contact:

Sarah Haber

Phone: ...

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

School Counselor POOL - Elementary/K-8/Middle School (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL

YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District is the best place in Southern Arizona for you to begin or continue a rewarding and meaningful School Counseling career. As one of the largest employers in Tucson, we have a superior offering of teaching opportunities that you will not find in other districts in the region. Join our team of passionate educators and become part of a dynamic, supportive community deeply committed to ensuring that our students receive the best education possible in the classroom that is right for them.

SUMMARY:

Our School Counselors Implement the American School Counselor Association National Model (ASCA). As a member of the School Counseling staff, the counselor is to provide a

comprehensive school counseling program for all students at the school site while ensuring

equity and access for all students.

School Counselors work at all levels of the school system to support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students. As a School Counselor, you will collaborate with school and school district staff to help students succeed in all aspects of their lives. This can be helping students through social and emotional challenges or liaising with other agencies and organizations outside the school. You may also help students with course planning and applying for post-secondary education.

REPORTS TO: School Site Principal

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in School Guidance and Counseling or a related field.
• Arizona School Counselor Certificate.
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona Teacher's Certification.
• Three years experience as a Teacher.
• Three years experience as a School Counselor.

COMMENTS

Salary Range $49,313.04 to $56,994.20

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Multiple Locations - District Wide

FTE: Varies. Typical Counselor FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.

WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months - 212 days (plus orientation for new to district counselors)

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on

disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity

or expression, age, or national origin.

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