School Counselor

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, facilitates the age-appropriate educational, emotional and psychological development of children through experimental play therapy, group process, individual counseling, educational presentations and field trips. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information and coordinates school-wide state assessments/testing and the Student Assistance Team (SAT) process. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the direct supervision of the Community School Principal.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

NATURE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides individual and group counseling to students. Coordinates career education, transition, activities and lessons. Communicates with parents. Plans and prepares for the State mandated assessments – NMSBA, WIDA, PARCC and NMELPA. Custodian of student cumulative files. Plans and prepares for the Career Day/Wellness Workshop. Monitors and tracks attendance. Provides support groups for students on topics including social skills, divorce, grief, etc. Counsels with Principal regarding program needs including crisis intervention, threats, and acts as a consultant/witness in the questioning of students. Collaborates with Principal on school annual report. Collaborates with school psychologist on student concerns. Provides student supervision in the morning and during lunch hour in the cafeteria and playground. Attends and holds parent conferences. Consults with teachers and staff regarding needs of the students and facilitates referrals. Participates in and facilitates the intervention team process. Makes homes visits when necessary. Chaperone’s school functions and athletic event supervision. Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of records management procedures. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of curriculum development. Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of counseling. Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action. Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines. Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgement. Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules. Ability to supervise and ensure a safe learning environment for children. Ability to adapt to meet the needs of all children including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations. Ability to respond to emergency or crisis situations. Skill in classroom management. Skill in directing the activities of groups of children; evaluating progress, and maintaining an orderly classroom. Knowledge of childhood development, diet, and nutrition guidelines. Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and create and present detailed, accurate, objective, and effective speeches and presentations. Ability to interpret applicable Federal, State, County, and Local Laws, Regulations, requirements, ordinances, and legislation. Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint). Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations. Skill in program development, promotion, and social marketing. Independently use time efficiently to prioritize and perform multiple tasks to meet multiple concurrent deadlines and manage large volumes of work. Work effectively under pressure and cope with multiple interruptions to meet deadlines. Establish and maintain effective professional working Departments/Programs, Clients, Peers, and the General Public. Comply with office and personnel procedures. Develops and maintains effective inter-department working relationships. Participate in applicable trainings. Knowledge of the functions and structure of Ohkay Owingeh. Knowledge of Traditional form of Government and Pueblo customs and traditions. Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm. Must be familiar with community resources that assist youth and families in the communities we service. Must be culturally sensitive and be able to work effectively with individuals from different ethnic backgrounds. Must be willing and have the ability to travel to surrounding communities. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to investigate and suggest ways to improve the program. Strong clerical and computer/database skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Ability to work as a team member in a structured working environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people. Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Must successfully be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. A Master’s Degree in Psychology or Counseling or related field Plus, three years counseling experience or equivalent combination of educations and experience Level #3 Counseling Certification required Training and knowledge of child and adolescent development and behavior preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally performed in a classroom setting with a moderate noise level. Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required. Travel is required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events. The position description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

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