SY - Counselor​/Student Success Advisor

Title:

Counselor/Student Success Advisor - Elementary

Work Location:

David Skeet Elementary

Work Hours:

7.5 hours/Day

Contract Length:
194 Days

Fully Licensed Counselor - $84,818.00 minimum to $84,868.00 maximum

Student Success Advisor - $72,701.00 minimum to $72,750.00 maximum

Supervisor:
Principal

General

Job Description:

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.
• 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 counseling is desirable.

Education:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in an accredited program in school counseling, guidance & counseling, psychology, sociology, or a related field. Student Success Advisor pathway available with a Bachelor's degree. Candidates must meet the criteria for one of the licensure pathways outlined below for a School Counselor:

• Bachelors and Master's degree (earned from a regionally accredited college/university)
• Minimum of 36-42 semester hours in a School Counselor program including a practicum in a school setting
• Passage of the New Mexico Teacher Assessment (NMTA) Content Knowledge Assessment (CKA) in School Counseling

• Possess an LPC or LPCC license issued by the NM Counseling & Therapy…