Genetics Counselor jobs in Tucson, AZ

SUMMARY: This position provides support and ensures students success in both academics and social skills for the School District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise students, administrators, teachers and parents on matters concerning behavior management, testing, child growth/development and related curricular issues
• Provides knowledge of what consequences can occur if not dealt with appropriately
• Supervises other staff members on their practices of counseling
• Maintains and keeps current all required records and documents pertaining to students
• Consults with students, administrators, teachers and parents relative to academic, social, behavior, vocational or other personal problems
• Serves as Principal's liaison with various matters which relate directly to academic guidance for students
• Works closely with teachers/staff and parents in interpreting, evaluating and counseling students concerning their academic performance; teach required Arizona state curriculum
• Counsel all non-special and special education students
• Maintain effective communications with students, administrators, teachers and parents
• Attends meetings as required by the school or district

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of District rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of general legal requirements governing special education needs and disorders
• Knowledge of recommended policies and programs essential to the needs of exceptional children
• Knowledge of the purpose of counseling and the concept of individual differences in children
• Knowledge of principles of customer service methods and techniques
• Skill in group and individual counseling
• Skill in written and oral communications
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Masters Degree in counseling, guidance or equivalent
• Must possess current certified professional counseling certificate and/or counseling endorsement to AZ teaching certification
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
• Maintain requirements for access to Fort Huachuca

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and job specific computer programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public. May be exposed to infectious diseases, air, water and bodily fluid borne pathogens.