Counselor, Guidance Counselor: Social​/Educational, Education ​/ Teaching

Job Title:

Counselor

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $52,800-$74,942 (183 days)

$57,993-$82,313 (201 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.