SY: School Counselor (2 positions)

Position Type :

Ancillary / Counselor

Date Posted : 6 / 24 / 2024

Location : Ortiz Middle School

Title :

Counselor - Middle School

Work Unit : School Site

Reports To :

Principal / Counseling Coordinator

Contract Length : 9 months

Pay Schedule : Ancillary

Overtime Status : Exempt

Hours : 7 hours / day

Union Status : Licensure :

School Counselor

All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post offer / pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by Federal or State Rules and Regulations.

General Function :

Develops and implements data-driven comprehensive school counseling & guidance program, reflecting SFPS District and school site mission and goals. Provides academic, career and personal / social guidance and counseling to elementary school students, appropriately integrating the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) National Model.

Provides classroom guidance lessons that align with the ASCA National Standards, including wellness topics and issues related to student success and achievement. Per SFPS policies and procedures, refers students, as needed, to district and community resources in consultation with their parents / guardians.

Education / Training / Experience

Basic minimum requirements are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District.)

Minimum : Master's Degree in Counseling with 15 graduate hours in School Counseling. Current School Counselor License from the New Mexico Public Education Department. Working Knowledge of ASCA National Model.

Preferred : Previous experience working with the ASCA National Model. Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

Knowledge / Skills and Abilities :

Ability to exercise effective communication and interpersonal skills with diverse; populations both in-person, on the telephone and on the computer (email, etc.). Must be flexible and have excellent organizational skills. Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to effectively use technology to compile and present data, reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from community groups, staff and the general public.

Essential Job Functions

All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential functions include the following :

• Implements the elementary school counseling and guidance program. Delivers structured developmental grade-level guidance curriculum that aligns with the ASCA National Standards, in collaboration with teaching staff. Provides data-driven interventions and strategies for student academic, career and personal / social needs.

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Salary Range :

Based on education, experience, and level of NM License.

Level 2 License : $60,000

Level 3 License : $70,000

Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to) :

Typical office equipment, inc : computer, keyboard, and relevant software programs.

Physical / Cognitive Requirements :

Works with a wide diversity of students with various issues, some may be behavioral in nature. Minimal lifting. A student at immediate risk of harm to self or others may require physical restraint by an employee with Crisis Intervention / Prevention training.

Environmental Conditions :

The noise level is usually moderate. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally required to travel to other facilities within the District.

Personal Accountability :

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Salary : $70,000