Counselor

Counselor Pojoaque Valley Pablo Roybal Elementary School - Santa Fe, New Mexico Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5159532 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 12, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description 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. Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Pablo Roybal Elementary School