School Counselor Intern *POOL* – All School Levels (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)
SUMMARY: As a member of the School Counseling staff, the Counseling Intern collaborates with an assigned school counselor to implement the TUSD School Counseling Program. School Counseling Interns are working toward their Master’s Degree in School Counseling (or a related field), and are provided with mentorship from our Certified School Counselor. 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Currently enrolled in the last year of a Master’s Degree program in School Counseling that, when completed, meets the requirements for Arizona Department of Education Certification as a School Guidance Counselor
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Experience with diverse student populations Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with parents, students, teachers, and staff.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE: Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization Must hold a valid Driver’s license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services – Transportation by Employees. Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services – Transportation by Employees
REPORTS TO: School Site Principal/Counseling Coordinator
COMMENTS
Salary Range $22.65
EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide
FTE: Varies. Typical School Counseling Intern FTE 1.0, 8 hours per day.
WORK MONTHS: 9.5 month
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS: This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration.
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.
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
