School Counselor Intern POOL All School Levels (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Interested in creating a better tomorrow Apply to be a TUSD (Tucson Unified School District) School Counseling Intern today!

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.

What We are Looking For:

The Tucson Unified School District seeks caring and effective School Counselors who possess the skillset and eagerness to change tomorrow for our students.

• Are you enthusiastic about working in a culturally diverse district and passionate about being part of the development of our students and community
• Are you innovative creative and have an intrinsic desire to inspire and enrich the strengths of all learners

If so then we are looking for you. Join us in making all our schools great.

ABOUT TUCSON UNIFIED:

With 88 individual schools and over 8300 employees serving over 41000 students we are Southern Arizonas largest school district. Our student body represents various cultural socioeconomic and family backgrounds; We take great pride in the diversity of our community and share a deep commitment to delivering on every childs right to an excellent education. We demonstrate our dedication to this goal through a rigorous multicultural curriculum culturally responsive pedagogy professional learning communities employee support innovative family and community engagement and many other initiatives that push the frontiers of public education.

For more information on School Counselor supports and benefits click here:

• Guidance and Counseling Program to Tucson Unified: reasons to work at Tucson Unified:
  1. We are the place for your talent and passion for student achievement closing the achievement gap.
  2. We are an urban school district that believes all students can achieve at the highest level.
  3. We are committed to providing our students with multicultural and culturally responsive education.
  4. We are transforming our school district and the community by making a difference in the lives of our students.
  5. We value and recognize our innovative high-performing and creative staff.

  We understand working in education is both rewarding and challenging and we are pleased to offer our School Counselors cutting-edge training and support programs. Whether you are brand new to the field or just new to our District you will feel an immediate sense of belonging and support. We offer a large selection of PD (Professional Development) opportunities to accelerate your professional growth advance your instructional practice and increase student development. We will provide you with the tools support and encouragement to flourish as a counselor and nurture a love for growth and development in your students.

  Mission Statement:

  Join Tucson Unified and serve at the forefront of American education in beautiful Tucson Arizona. As the second-largest District in the state we have 88 schools proudly serving over 41000 students parents and families since 1867.

  The mission of the Tucson Unified School District in partnership with parents and the greater community is to assure each pre-K through 12th-grade student receives an engaging rigorous and comprehensive education.

  The District is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination in all District activities. At all times District staff should work to ensure that staff parents students and members of the public are included and welcome to participate in District activities.

  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 Masters 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:

  • Bachelors degree
  • Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Currently enrolled in the last year of a Masters 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 avalid Drivers license (Arizona Drivers Licenserequiredwithin 30 days of hire)

  MVReport showing no more than the allowable points against Drivers License as described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business 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 underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

  REPORTS TO: School Site Principal/Counseling Coordinator

  COMMENTS

  EFFECTIVE:2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

  LOCATION: Multiple Locations District-Wide

  FTE: Varies. Typical School Counseling Intern FTE 1.0 8 hours per day.

  WORK MONTHS:9.5month

  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.

  If you are having trouble securing an interview please contact .

  CURRENT VACANCIES:

  This is a list ofcurrentteacher vacancies as they become available listedalphabeticallywithgrade/subjectarea andFTE. The list is subject to change daily:

  For current vacancies please contact the TUSD Guidance & Counseling department at

  Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on the salary schedule please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

  Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

  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.

  
  

  Required Experience:

  Intern