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Young World Physical Education; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 55,200 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a School Counselor for Espanola Public Schools. The position involves developing and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program to address the academic, career, and social needs of students. The ideal candidate will possess a School Counselor license and strong counseling practices knowledge.

The role includes providing individual and group counseling, consulting with staff and parents, and participating in district-level counseling meetings. The position is part-time and reports to the Site Principal.

Qualifications

• Minimum – School Counselor license issued by NMPED.
• Knowledge of elementary and secondary best counseling practices.
• Ability to form and maintain good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Provide individual and group counseling to promote school success.
• Assist families by providing referrals to outside agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of counseling practices

Ability to maintain good relationships

Decision-making skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

School Counselor license issued by NMPED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Job Description

Espanola Public Schools

Title: School Counselor

Work Unit/Location: Elementary, Middle and High Schools

Reports to: Site Principal

Contract Length: 163 days

Hours: 7:49am - 4:00pm

Union Status: Union

Licensure: NMPED

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $55,200 to $75,000 per year

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

General Job Function: Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the four program components of the ASCA model, to address the academic, career, personal, and social development needs of all students.

Education/Training/Experience: Minimum – School Counselor license issued by NMPED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of elementary and secondary best counseling practices. Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with teachers, administrators, and families. Ability to make autonomous and independent decisions within a framework of broadly stated policy guidelines, precedents, specialized knowledge, and prior research. Demonstrated organization, communication, management, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.

Resources Used in Performing Job Include: Standard office equipment. Basic office computer program abilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher).

Physical/Cognitive Requirements: Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; communicate verbally and electronically; reach with hands and arms; stand and move throughout the building and/or to other facilities, and drive. Occasionally required to lift and/or exert force of up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel to facilities throughout the district is integral to the job.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate the delivery of a needs assessment for the counseling program and evaluate the counseling program for continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program driven by student data and based on academic, career and personal/social development, to promote and enhance the learning process for all students (based on 6.63.6 NMSA; school counselor competencies).
• Develop a school-wide implementation plan based on the four program components of the ASCA model: Foundation (program focus, student competencies, & professional competencies), Management (assessments & tools), Delivery (direct and indirect student services), Accountability (data analysis, program results, evaluation and improvement).
• Share the plan with principal(s) and staff, implement the plan and keep principal(s) and staff abreast of progress.
• Provide short‑term individual and group counseling opportunities for students to promote school success, personal growth, self‑understanding, communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Assist families by providing referrals to outside agencies for students with acute or chronic mental health needs.
• Orient students and parents regarding current and future educational goals and career objectives.
• Assist in curriculum development and implementation (where appropriate), professional development, and identification of interventions to assist students.
• Consult with administration, staff and parents regarding students’ academic, career, social, emotional, & behavioral needs.
• Serve on the school health/wellness/mental health team.
• Calculate student progress toward successful completion of educational program at school (high school).
• Regularly attend EPS district counseling meetings to keep current on policies, procedures and best practices regarding school counseling programs and issues.
• Serve on the team that facilitates the development of the school/community social and health assessment as a required component of the state accreditation process as needed.

Personal Accountability:

• Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/special application.
• Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Job Requirements:

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information:

• Michelle R Martinez, Interim Principal
• Espanola Valley High School
• Phone: 505‑901‑7362
• Email: [e-mail]