School Counselor or Social Worker

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Albuquerque, NM - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Purpose

- Under the general supervision of the Principal to provide students parents administrators and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal emotional familialsocial or academic issues to maximize the students learning experience.

Essential Functions

- Conducts assessmentsof students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

- Meets with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of and participation in overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.

- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students behavior management plans and counseling services required by Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

- Coordinates with outside agencies organizations and institutions including state and federal authorities as needed.

- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students abilities and needs including students with special needs and to familiarize stakeholders with counseling services.

- Assists with the school districts dropout prevention efforts.

- Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth self-understanding and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.

- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research and by maintaining professional relationships.

- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

- Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

- Assists in the orientation of new teachers and provides in-service training andguidance.

- Selects and requisitions appropriate books aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

- Assists in development of Character training and exemplifies ASE core values of Respect Integrity Service and Empathy.

Additional Duties

- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers printer copy and fax machines and telephone.

Travel Requirements

- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills Knowledge Abilities

- Knowledge of Counseling principles and methodsas well as proven behavior management methods.

- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

- Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

- Ability to organize and coordinate work.

- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

- New Mexico State Certification as a Counselor or Social Worker.

- Motor Vehicle Operators License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to School Counselorassignment.

- Masters Degree preferred but not required.

Experience:

- Successful prior school Counselingexperiencepreferred but not required.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose- Under the general supervision of the Principal to provide students parents administrators and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal emotional familialsocial or academic issues to maximize the students learning experience.Essent...
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Key Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Acute Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavioral Health
  • Intake Experience
  • Hospice Care
  • Case Management
  • Home Care
  • Child Welfare
  • Experience with Children
  • Social Work
  • Addiction Counseling