Counselor - Elementary

Elementary Counselor – Holloman Elementary School Date of Notice: May 29, 2026 Exempt Position – Ancillary, Vacancy #: 15-097 Location Holloman Elementary School Job Snapshot To teach by implementing a flexible program and creating an environment favorable to learning and personal growth by: Encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for continuous growth and development. Providing experiences which integrate the effective, cognitive, and psychomotor dimensions of learning. Establishing effective rapport with students and their parents. Assisting students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others. Qualifications National Certified School Counselor credential issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors; or Master's degree in Guidance Counseling or Social Work; or Current New Mexico Licensure from the Counseling & Practice Board or Social Work Board (LPC, LPCC, LMHC, LISW, LCSW, LMSW). Current New Mexico Public Education License as School Counselor preferred or eligibility. School experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, staff, and administrators. Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements. Ability to develop rapport with community providers and build collaboration to assure ongoing care for our students. Salary Nine months (185 days) per contract year and appropriate placement on the District Guidance Counselor Salary Schedule. The work calendar is subject to change based on any Board-approved revisions. Conditions of Employment Ability to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and, upon an offer of employment, complete an Employee’s Statement of Health and submit to a functional capacity evaluation at the District’s expense to determine ability to perform job-related functions and fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background, criminal, and reference investigations. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Alamogordo Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, handicap, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of PL 92-112, and the Age Discrimination Act may be referred to the Superintendent of the Alamogordo Public Schools. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with necessary, reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship. It is the responsibility of the applicant or employee to inform the Director of Human Resources that an accommodation is needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr