Student Growth & Guidance Counselor

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools seeks a School Counselor to develop and implement a comprehensive guidance program supporting the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth of each student. The counselor will ensure compliance with the Competencies for New Mexico School Counselors.

The role includes coordinating guidance activities, providing information to students, staff, and parents, and serving as a district/community consultant.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school Counseling or NCC credential.
• NM counselor license required.
• 3 years experience in public school teaching and/or related counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• The Counselor will support existing programs focused on the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth of each student.
• Coordinate activities that support the guidance and counseling program.
• Provide information and facilitate guidance activities for students, staff and parents.
• Serve as a consultant to the school and community.
• Provide individual and group short-term interventions based upon current need.
• Uphold the standards of the counseling profession.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's degree in school Counseling

National Certified Counselor credential

NM counselor license

Job description

Farmington Municipal Schools seeks a School Counselor to develop and implement a comprehensive guidance program supporting the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth of each student. The counselor will ensure compliance with the Competencies for New Mexico School Counselors.

The role includes coordinating guidance activities, providing information to students, staff, and parents, and serving as a district/community consultant.