Counselor, Guidance

Position: 

Guidance Counselor - Elementary

Supervisor:

Principal

Work Site:

Assigned Elementary School

Summary:

Assist in the student’s development in the areas of intellectual, mental, social and emotional health.  Support, as needed, a student’s academic, physical, vocational,  progress in the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in the classroom using guidance curriculum:  Classroom activities, group activities, curriculum development, and curriculum preparation.
• Work with individual students doing individual assessment, advisement placement, vocational/occupational assessment, screening.
• Consult with parent(s) and teacher(s), individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, referral(s), MDTM, SAT, parent calls.
• Educate the staff/community on student guidance issues.
• Balance class sizes, build master schedule, calculating GPA’s and CUM folders.
• Attend trainings on student guidance issues as assigned by his/her principal.
• Maintain transcripts/CUM folders.
• Perform testing duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local, state and federal laws.
• Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
• Support and comply with grant, program and/or funding source requirements
• Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
• Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
• Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field

• NM PED Counselor license (600)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Dinè language, culture and history preferred
• Training in Master schedule building and Special Education (IDEA) & 504

Physical/Job Requirements:

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

Safety and Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
• Completed and cleared background check
• Pass drug test if required for position
• Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

Equipment/Material Handled:

• Multimedia equipment, including current technology
• Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
• Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
• Work interruptions
• Flexibility
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
• Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
• Extended work hours, on occasion

Term of Employment:

• Exempt