Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist students in developing and achieving academic goals and educational plans.
• Monitor and support student academic progress, including interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to promote academic success.
• Support students in developing study skills, time management, and self-advocacy.

• Introduce students to a wide range of career options through engaging and appropriate exploration activities.
• Facilitate lessons and events that build awareness of personal interests, strengths, and the connection between school and future careers.
• Guide students through the development and annual review of academic and career plans.

• Deliver developmentally appropriate classroom lessons to foster social and emotional skills.
• Provide individual and group counseling to support students’ social and emotional well-being.
• Respond to student mental health concerns and connect families to community-based services.
• Support conflict resolution, peer relationships, and crisis intervention as needed.

• Engage students in age-appropriate activities that help them build self-awareness, set personal goals, and develop foundational academic and social skills.
• Support students in identifying their interests and strengths.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support students' growth and readiness.
• Provide guidance to help students understand the value of learning and develop a positive outlook on their future.

• Provide immediate support to students in crisis or experiencing personal issues.
• Facilitate referrals to internal and external mental health resources.
• Maintain confidentiality while fulfilling mandatory reporting obligations.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model.
• Use student data to identify needs, measure outcomes, and adjust programming.
• Attend relevant IEP, SAT, and 504 meetings as appropriate.
• Advocate for student inclusion, equity, and access to educational opportunities and resources.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and community agencies.
• Provide consultation to staff regarding student development and behavior strategies.
• Act as a liaison between the school and external support systems.
• Support the student’s family or support system in understanding the program and their child’s academic strength and growth areas.

• Abide by ethical standards as outlined by ASCA and relevant state laws and regulations.
• Uphold and enforce the Code of Conduct, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Model and encourage awareness and respect for the cultural diversity of students, families, and staff.

• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Engage in professional development, attend district meetings and trainings, and stay current with best practices in school counseling.
• Maintain a current New Mexico School Counselor license.

• Current School Counselor License from the New Mexico Public Education Department.
• Masters Degree
• 1-2 years of previous experience as a school counselor.
• Ability to speak Spanish is required.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with students, families, staff, and community members across diverse backgrounds, both in person and through digital platforms (e.g., video conferencing, phone, email).
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that foster trust, confidentiality, and positive relationships with adolescents and adults.
• Highly organized and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a school environment.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills to support student needs, mediate conflicts, and guide academic and career planning.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying educational research, legal guidelines, professional standards, and district policies relevant to school counseling.
• Skilled in using technology to analyze and present student data, develop reports, maintain communication, and support counseling program objectives.
• Confident in delivering presentations and facilitating discussions with students, parents, school teams, and community groups.
• Experience building relationships with at-risk students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking, curiosity and good listening skills
• Well-developed emotional intelligence (ability to empathize/sympathize and motivate).
• Comfort with technology, social media and learning management systems.
• Team-focused, “can-do” attitude about the achievement of goals

• Superior organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multitask and work independently