SY - Counselor​/Student Success Advisor

Title

Counselor/Student Success Advisor - Elementary

Red Rock Elementary

7.5 hours per day

194 days

Fully Licensed Counselor: $83,979.00 - $84,026.00

Student Success Advisor: $71,982.00 - $72,028.00

Principal

The Counselor will develop and implement a school guidance program focused on the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth of each student. The counselor will be responsible for the competencies for New Mexico School Counselors.

• The counselor will develop and implement a comprehensive school-level guidance program based on the American School Counseling Association National Standards and focused on the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth of each student.
• The counselor will coordinate activities in the guidance and counseling program.
• The counselor will provide information and facilitate guidance activities for students, staff, and parents.
• The counselor will serve as a consultant to the school and community.
• The counselor will provide individual and group counseling.
• The counselor will uphold the standards of the counseling profession.

• 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 and counseling program.
• Establish and maintain contact with school and community resources.
• Assist others in their understanding of personal and social development.
• Serve as a resource to facilitate groups and presentations on pertinent issues.
• Provide prevention strategies that address current issues such as chemical dependency, teenage pregnancy, suicide, dropping out, and various forms of abuse.
• Conduct activities on education and career themes.
• Conduct orientation/training programs for students, parents, and staff.
• Interpret test results to students, 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.
• Be responsible for supervising extracurricular activities as designated by the principal.
• Participate in all school meetings as determined by the principal.
• Manage and facilitate the SAT process.
• Support district initiatives.
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of responsible counseling experience; one year of career…