TUHSD Circle of Nations Pathway Advisor 2026-2027 ANTICIPATED
Job Description
Department: Native American Education
Reports to: Director of Federal Programs
Placement: Certified Salary Schedule, School Counselor
Term: See Duty Day Calendar
Position Summary:
The Pathway Advisor role will be based on the core responsibilities of a Tempe Union School Counselor, with
additional program-specific expectations aligned to the Circle of Nations Pathway Program. This position will work
in close collaboration with the established site counseling team to ensure alignment with schoolwide counseling
services and graduation requirements.
Essential Functions:
• School counselor duties
• Tracking and monitoring students assigned to the Momentum Room, including credit recovery, dual
enrollment, and graduation progress
• Working in close collaboration with the Pathway Coordinator to align student support with community-
based programming
• Partnering with site counselors to coordinate schedules, transcripts, and graduation pathways for Pathway
Program students
• Supporting student engagement with community partners and tribal elders as part of coursework and
project-based learning
• Helping organize and support community engagement nights, family events, and program outreach
activities
• Monitoring transcripts, credits, and graduation pathways to ensure students remain on track
• Supporting individualized academic planning specific to Pathway Program students
• Providing post-secondary planning support, including assistance with enrollment in job skill training
programs, trade and apprenticeship pathways, military options, and higher education
• Connecting students with workforce, technical training, and post-secondary partners to support smooth
transitions after graduation.
Training and Experience:
• Master's Degree
• Traditional counseling experience within a high school district
• Multi-cultural and community awareness preferred
• Program planning, management and evaluation preferred.
• Application of current educational counseling technology preferred.
• Knowledge of Assessment preferred
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
- Valid Arizona Department of Education School Counselor Certificate K-12
- Valid DPS fingerprint clearance card
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.
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