Elementary School Counselor & Student Success Advisor

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 84,818 - 84,868; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools in Gallup, NM, seeks a Counselor/Student Success Advisor - Elementary at Twin Lakes Elementary to develop a comprehensive guidance program that supports every student’s physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth.

Requirements include a master’s degree in school counseling or related field, two years of counseling experience, and eligibility for one of three licensure pathways; responsibilities include coordinating activities, providing

Qualifications

• Two years of responsible counseling experience; one year of career counseling is desirable.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in an accredited program in school counseling, guidance & counseling, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Student Success Advisor pathway available with a Bachelor's degree.
• Candidates must meet the criteria for one of the licensure pathways outlined below for a School Counselor.

Responsibilities

• The counselor will develop and implement a comprehensive school level guidance program based on the American School Counseling Association National Standards and focused on the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and vocational growth of each student.
• The counselor will coordinate activities in the guidance and counseling program.
• The counselor will provide information and facilitate guidance activities for students, staff and parents.
• The counselor will serve as a consultant to the school and community.
• The counselor will provide individual and group counseling.
• The counselor will uphold the standards of the counseling profession.
• 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 and counseling program.
• Establish and maintain contact with school and community resources.
• Assist others in their understanding of personal and social development.
• Serve as a resource to facilitate groups and presentations on pertinent issues.
• Provide prevention strategies that address current issues such as chemical dependency, teenage pregnancy, suicide, dropping out, and various forms of abuse.
• Conduct activities on education and career themes
• Conduct orientation/training programs for students, parents and staff
• Interpret test results to students, 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.
• Participate in all school meetings as determined by the principal.
• Manage and facilitate the SAT process.
• Support district initiatives
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Career guidance

Education

Master's degree in school counseling or related field

Bachelor's degree (Student Success Advisor pathway)

Job description

Gallup-McKinley County Schools in Gallup, NM, seeks a Counselor/Student Success Advisor - Elementary at Twin Lakes Elementary to develop a comprehensive guidance program that supports every student’s physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth.

Requirements include a master’s degree in school counseling or related field, two years of counseling experience, and eligibility for one of three licensure pathways; responsibilities include coordinating activities, providing