School Counselor (15-104)

Alamogordo Public Schools; La Luz (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamogordo Public Schools in New Mexico is seeking a School Counselor to promote student well-being, guidance services, and a supportive learning climate across the district. The candidate must hold a Master's degree in Guidance Counseling or MSW and NM licensure (LPC, LPCC, LMHC, LISW, LCSW, LMSW) or eligibility, with school experience preferred.

Salary is nine months per year (185 days) with placement on the district Salary Schedule; employment is contingent on background checks and district

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements.
• Ability to develop a rapport with community providers and build collaboration to assure ongoing care for our students.

Skills

Communication

Relationships

Collaboration with providers

Education

Master's in Guidance Counseling or MSW

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/12/2026
• Date Available: 10/1/2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY

School Counselor Date of Notice:August 12, 2026]

Exempt Position - Ancillary Vacancy #: 15-104

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Job Snapshot:

To minimize absence due to illness and to create a climate of health and well-being for every student in theDistrict.

• Master's degree in Guidance Counseling or Masters in Social Work; Or
• Current New Mexico Licensure from Counseling & Practice Board or Social Work Board (LPC, LPCC, LMHC, LISW, LCSW, LMSW)
• Current New Mexico Public Education License as School Counselor "preferred or eligibility"
• School experience preferred

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, staff, and administrators
• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements
• Ability to develop a rapport with community providers and build collaboration to assure on going care for our students.

Salary:

Nine months (185 days) per contract year and appropriate placement on the District School Counselor Salary Schedule. The work calendar is subject to change based on any Board approved revisions that may or may not be Permanent.
Reference: Alamogordo Public Schools Salary and Work Day Calendar

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Conditions of Employment:

Ability to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and, upon an offer of employment, complete an Employee's Statement of Health and submit to a functional capacity evaluation at the District's expense to determine ability to perform job-related functions and fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background, criminal, and reference investigations.

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The Alamogordo Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, handicap, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of PL 92-112, and the Age Discrimination Act may be referred to the Superintendent of the Alamogordo Public Schools. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with necessary, reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship. It is the responsibility of the applicant or employee to inform the Director of Human Resources that an accommodation is needed.