Elementary School Counselor: Student Support & Guidance

Rio Rancho Public Schools; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor for Sandia Vista Elementary School to provide comprehensive counseling services to students, families, and staff under a 190-day contract for the 2026-2027 school year.

Under the supervision of the Student Services department, the counselor will develop, implement and evaluate the counseling program, provide individual and group guidance, and collaborate with teachers and parents to support student success and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in guidance and counseling from a regionally accredited college or university.
• NMPED PreK-12 School Counselor License.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate local School Counseling Program in accordance with standards set forth by the NMPED State Plan and commensurate with the local system plan.
• Provide individual, group counseling, and classroom guidance through the development of personal, social, educational and career plans.
• Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers and staff about understanding and meeting the needs of students and make appropriate school and community referrals.
• Monitor progress toward meeting graduation requirements and provide academic advisement, to include creation of student schedules. Completion of Next Step Plans (Grades 8-12).
• Provide school orientation/education for new students, parents/guardians, and faculty.
• Provide appropriate appraisal services to assist teachers, parents/guardians, and students.
• Administer student interest inventories and interpret test results to provide students with information about educational, career, and personal/social interest/aptitude.

Skills

Communication

Office/Google suite

Organization

Professional interaction

Education

Master’s in Guidance & Counseling

NM Licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Rio Rancho Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor for Sandia Vista Elementary School to provide comprehensive counseling services to students, families, and staff under a 190-day contract for the 2026-2027 school year.

Under the supervision of the Student Services department, the counselor will develop, implement and evaluate the counseling program, provide individual and group guidance, and collaborate with teachers and parents to support student success and well-being.