School Counselor

Job Title: Counselor

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range:

$52,800-$74, days)

$57,993-$82, days)

(Depending on Licensure Level, Education, and Experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university;

MA or equivalent degree in school counseling or National Certified Counselor credential issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors

A valid New Mexico PED Counselor License

Demonstrate competency as per NM licensure requirements

3 years minimum teaching and/or related counseling experience.

Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Counselor:

· Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.

· Demonstrates ethical behavior.

· Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.

· Follows District Code of Conduct policies.

· Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.

· Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.

· Coordinates activities in the Guidance and Counseling program.

· Provides information and facilitates guidance activities for students, staff and parents.

· Serves as a consultant to the school and community.

· Provide individual and group counseling.

· Uphold the standards of the counseling profession.

· Follow policies and administrative rules and regulations as specified in the Board policy manual.

· Provide prevention strategies that address current issues such as chemical dependency, pregnancy, suicide, dropping out, and various forms of abuse.

· Provide educational and career counseling individually and in groups.

· Conduct orientation and test interpretation to students and parents.

· Provide referral services to community resources.

· Actively involved in school improvement efforts, i.e. Continuous School Improvement

· Determine guidance priorities based on local assessed needs.

· Formulate measurable objectives from identified needs and priorities.

· Coordinate a continuing evaluation of the program.

· Coordinate with the appropriate administration for achievement.

· Work with other staff members to encourage the inclusion of a student-oriented philosophy in all school activities.

· Help to integrate the guidance and counseling program within the total school program.

· Communicate with parents and community about services available within the guidance program.

· Establish and maintain contact with school community and resources.

· Assist others in their understanding of personal and social development.

· Serve as a resource to facilitate groups and presentations on pertinent issues.

· Conduct activities on educational and career themes.

· Conduct orientation/training programs for students, parents, and staff.

· Interpret test results to student, parents, and staff.

· Provide mediation for changes in behavior and conflict resolution.

· Support the staff with assistance in developing positive rapport with students to maximize learning potential.

· Assist teachers in identifying students who would benefit from counseling and provide feedback on referred students as appropriate.

· Provide information to parents and students to aid in their understanding of educational goals.

· Provide resource materials and expertise dealing with issues affecting students, staff, and family.

· Provide crisis intervention.

· Use appropriate interventions in situations detrimental to the physical, mental, educational, and emotional well being of the individual.

· Provide support to individuals by addressing topics such as interpersonal relations, communication, decision making, problem solving skills, academic programs, and career and life planning.

· Make referrals to school and community resources when necessary.

· Meet the state competency standards and the requirements for preparation.

· Participate in the development of policies concerning guidance and counseling.

· Stay informed about developments and innovations within the profession at the local, state, and national levels.

· Follow the legal and ethical standards of the counseling profession.

· Responsible for supervising extracurricular activities as designated by the principal.

· Determine schedules.

· Provide information on colleges, technical programs, military jobs, and other programs for graduate planning.

· Write recommendations for students for job, scholarship, and education applications.

· Performs other job duties as assigned.

Supervisor and Reviewers:

Principal

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials:

Educational supplies and materials, including chalk, pen, markers, paper, books, chalkboard, desks, chairs, computers, and audio-visual equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52, $74,942.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• NM PED License (Required)

Work Location: In person