School Counseling & Social Work

School Counselors

Elementary, Junior High, and High School

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Mesa employs School Counselors at the pre-K through high school level. Currently, Mesa has over 150 counselors across our 84 schools.

Mesa is proudly an American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national model district. ASCA believes school counseling is an integral component of student success.  An effective school counseling program helps school counselors ensure that all students have access to developmental mindsets and behaviors for academic achievement, career development and social/emotional well-being that will lead to improved student outcomes for college and career readiness.

School Social Workers

Overview

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School social work is a specialized area of practice within the broad field of the social work profession. School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling. School social workers are instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools which is to provide a setting for teaching, learning, and for the attainment of competence and confidence. School social workers are hired by school districts to enhance the district's ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school and community collaboration is the key to achieving student success.