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**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Reports to the campus Assistant Director for Student Services
- Performs duties as an academic counselor and staff member in the Student Service department, including but not limited to: student and course scheduling; academic counseling; identifying and tracking graduation requirements; awarding credit; college preparation; testing; scholarships; and post-high school transition
- Plans and executes initiatives related to enrollment outreach and campus tours to prospective families
- Plans and promotes programs that support student achievement and post HS transition
- Assists with processing student transfers
- Conducts course scheduling and guiding students to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans
- Develops Education Career Action Plans for students assigned by AD Student Services
- Performs graduation planning, including developing diploma lists and identifying honor graduates, and scheduling and planning graduation events, parent night meetings, and awards ceremonies
- Prepares and validates lists of students eligible to graduate
- Meets with students on a routine basis to ensure on-track status to meet graduation requirements as outlined by district and state guidelines
- Monitors and meets with “at risk” students as needed, and if appropriate, formulates plan of action for success involving students, parents and/or teachers
- Monitors students’ attendance and provides input related to credit withholding decisions for students with excessive absences
- Assists with coordinating and monitoring assessments for post-secondary education (e.g., PSAT, ASVAB)
- Compiles and submits student College Career Readiness Indicator (CCRI) data for submission to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE)
- Performs administrative tasks (e.g., filing, generating reports, mailing, etc.) as needed for all of student service department
- Mails test results and student service documents as needed
- Cross trains as needed with other members of the Student Services Department
- Performs other duties as assigned

**Mandatory Minimum Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least three years experience in a grade 7-12 counseling environment

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in education-related field (e.g., Education, School Counseling, etc.)
- Master’s Degree in Secondary School Counseling, Secondary School Administration, or Similar areas of study
- Five years experience in a grade 7-12 counseling environment
- AZ School Counseling endorsement

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.
- Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint card
- Current resume
- Letters of recommendation (2-3)