Elementary School Counselor: Student Support & Growth

Memorial Elementary School; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Elementary School in Deming, NM seeks an experienced School Counselor to support students’ personal, emotional, and social development and help them set goals for a productive future. The role begins in the 26-27 school year and reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, parent engagement, referrals to external agencies, home visits when needed, and collaboration with teachers to expand the services offered by student personnel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Valid/Current New Mexico School Counselor License.
• Must become a certified driver to transport students.

Responsibilities

• Perform counseling services with individual students to address personal, academic, social, or emotional issues affecting progress.
• Provide counseling with parents as part of helping students, improving parental understanding and involvement.
• Collaborate with parents to network for positive student change.
• Liaise with outside agencies (Welfare Department, Child Placement Bureau, Juvenile Court) as appropriate.
• Make home visits to gather information on a student’s background.
• Work with students individually or in groups to solve personal problems related to home, health, and social adjustment.
• Provide in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
• Offer crisis intervention as needed.
• Consult teachers and provide classroom guidance lessons.
• Provide case management as needed for child/family when urgent needs threaten progress.
• Serve as a facilitator of Child Study Teams throughout the year.

Education

Master's Degree

New Mexico School Counselor License

Job description

Memorial Elementary School in Deming, NM seeks an experienced School Counselor to support students’ personal, emotional, and social development and help them set goals for a productive future. The role begins in the 26-27 school year and reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, parent engagement, referrals to external agencies, home visits when needed, and collaboration with teachers to expand the services offered by student personnel.