Guidance Counselor

• Assist student to become pro-active relating to their educational needs.
• Review transcripts annually to ensure students are on-track for graduation.
• Review results of the NM High School Competency Exam and establish a plan for self study on any part not completed.
• Assist with applications to college, vocational schools, or employment.
• Maintain cumulative academic records.
• Assure semester grades are maintained as required.
• Maintain class rankings.
• Coordinate and manage all state required testing.
• Secure test materials while on school site.
• Meet with Exceptional Program students.
• Meet with parents, students, and/or teachers as needed.
• Coordinate Registration
• Collect and review student requests for courses.
• Create the Master Schedule and student schedules for the new school year.
• Review schedule change requests and make changes as needed.
• Balance class loads.
• Coordinate and distribute student schedules to parents and/or students in the fall.
• Collect updated student/parent demographic information.
• Review new student enrollment information and make recommendations for the IPT test for English Language.
• Recruit students for support groups. Counsel students as needed.
• Active membership on the school SAT team.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local, state and federal laws.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines, and local, state and federal laws
• Accept other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor
• Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
• Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
• Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
• Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position

• Master's degree in School Counseling or related field
• NM PED Counselor license (600)

• Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
• Good communication skills and customer service skills
• Training in substance abuse identification, mediation techniques, Master schedule building and Special Education (IDEA) & 504

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
• Completed and cleared background check
• Pass drug test if required for position
• Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

• Multimedia equipment, including current technology
• Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
• Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
• Work interruptions
• Flexibility
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
• Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed 
• Extended work hours, on occasion

• Exempt