School Counselor

School Counselor

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:

4/6/2026

Location:

Desert Willow Elementary

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* Guidance Counselor Duties and Responsibilities

* Implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that functions within the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework:

* Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.

* Serves as an advocate for students' social and emotional needs in the school setting.

* Supports the implementation of school wide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum.

* Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.

* Provides social emotional support to students during mandated testing.

* Provides group and individual counseling to students in need.

* Provides peer conflict resolution services to students in need.

* Assists in completion of threat assessments and serve as a member of the threat assessment team.

* Attends and participates in Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings, as a resource for information and referrals to additional services.

* Assists in completion of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.

* Supports students through crises and works with families to determine the next level of support.

* Coordinate Child Find intake process for preschool students.

* Connect students and their families to resources that will support the student's social, emotional, and academic growth in the school setting.

* Serves as liaison for students in need of additional resources and/or that have received community donations, including but not limited to those related to homelessness, food insecurity, holiday meals, holiday gifts, winter clothes, and school supplies.

* Maintains communication with families in need of access to food distribution services and assists with distribution of these resources.

* Refers students to social service and governmental agencies, support groups, and other community agencies as appropriate.

* Maintains current knowledge of community resources.

* Assists in the identification of students with special needs and make referrals for testing when a disability is suspected.

* Serve as a resource to staff regarding social, emotional, and behavioral issues of students in the school setting.

* Provides training to school staff regarding topics of social emotional well-being, mental health, suicide prevention, and related policies/procedures.

* Provides consultation to school staff regarding social, emotional, and behavioral issues occurring in the school setting.

* Supports administration in implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

* Supports administration in implementation of restorative justice practices.

* Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students, parents, and staff.

* Maintains and executes the role as a mandatory reporter as required by law.

* Maintains accurate and complete documentation of services provided in the Student Information System and in accordance with Medicaid School Based Services standards, when applicable.

* Education and Experience

Required

* Hold a department-issued license for at least one of the following:

* Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

* Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

* Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

* License Master Social Worker (LMSW)

* Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)

* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT);

* national certified school counselor credential issued by the national board for certified counselors.

* Have or eligible for at least one of the following New Mexico PED licenses as required by the State of New Mexico

* School Social Worker

* School Counselor

* School Behavioral Health Counselor

* Be able to pass employment verification.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.