School Counselor K12 Job Shiprock New Mexico USA,Education / Teaching

POSITION GOAL

To provide a comprehensive K-12 school counseling program that supports students' academic achievement, college and career readiness, and personal/social development, in accordance with the New Mexico PED school counseling competencies and BIE requirements for Tribally Controlled Schools. This is an academic and guidance counseling position, and it is distinct from the School Social Worker and behavioral health roles.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, including 36-42 graduate hours in school counseling and a practicum in a school setting (NMPED School Counselor license, Pre K-12, Pathway
1).

Valid New Mexico PED School Counselor license (Pre K-12), or eligibility for the license with the application completed and a license issued within [timeframe] of hire.

Passing score on the PRAXIS School Counselor examination (5422), as required by NMPED for licensure.

Knowledge of fiscal compliance as required by P.L. 100-297, IDEA, and P.L. 107-110 (ESSA).

Bilingual (Navajo/English) preferred.

Must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Must maintain a valid, insurable driver's license.

Must pass extensive background checks and fingerprinting per 25 CFR Part 12, Subpart D (§12.32); 25 CFR Part 63, Subpart E (§63.17); and Public Law 101-647 (Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act).

NAVAJO PREFERENCE

Preferential consideration for employment will be given to persons of documented Navajo tribal membership who meet the qualifications above, in accordance with the requirements of the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.

ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES

Knowledge of the language(s), traditions, and culture of the Shiprock community.

Knowledge of the physical, economic, and social environment of the Shiprock community that is likely to affect student progress in school.

Knowledge of appropriate professional relationships with Native American students and parents.

Experience as a school counselor in a K-12 school, or in a tribal or Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded setting.

Familiarity with the ASCA National Model or a comparable comprehensive school counseling framework.

Knowledge of NASIS or similar student information systems.

Ability to be dependable and punctual in attendance at work.

Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

Ability to maintain harmonious interpersonal relationships on the job, with SASI staff, students, parents, and community members.

Ability to determine when to refer problems and situations to a higher authority and the willingness to do so.

Ability to demonstrate new skills and subject areas through formal training.

Ability to prepare oral and written reports on the job and follow specific written instructions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Planning & Academic Advising

Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive K-12 school counseling program addressing academic, career/college, and personal/social development, consistent with the NMPED school counseling competencies.

Advises students on course selection, scheduling, credit accrual, and graduation requirements; monitors progress toward graduation and flags students at risk of falling behind.

Assists with new student enrollment, records transfer, and course placement.

Provides age-appropriate guidance lessons and classroom presentations (e.g., study skills, goal-setting, post-secondary options) as scheduled.

College & Career Readiness

Coordinates college and career readiness activities, including college applications, financial aid/FAFSA guidance, scholarship information, career exploration, and post-secondary planning.

Coordinates administration of standardized and state-required assessments as scheduled and…