Middle school counselor Job at Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, NM

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  • Albuquerque Public Schools
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Full job description

JOB STATUS:

OPEN



POSTING NUMBER:

00062867



SCHOOL YEAR:

2024-2025



CALENDAR:

District Support / Full Year



POSTING NUMBER:

00062867



LOCATION:

043:COUNSELING & PREVENT



POSITION TITLE:

MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSSROAS COUNSELOR


JOB DESCRIPTION:



To develop and implement a student needs based substance use prevention and intervention program at the middle school level that includes facilitating a Parent Involvement Program (PIP) for students at risk for suspension due to substance use policy; to be a resource and support for substance use prevention education development in elementary schools





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:




ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:


  • Main responsibility: middle school counseling focused on substance use prevention and intervention.
  • Works with the Director of Prevention and Intervention Counseling to develop, plan and facilitate Zone wide PIP (Parent Involvement Program), a psychoeducational program option for students facing suspension from a substance use infraction and their guardians.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes providing PIP outside of the school day.
  • Collaborates with elementary and middle school professional school counselor(s) to implement classroom prevention lessons, co-teaching whenever possible.
  • Assists in prevention and intervention curriculum development and staff professional development in the area of substance use at the elementary and middle school levels.
  • Collects and reviews data on substance use prevention and intervention programming, including PIP to assess efficacy.
  • Documents substance use educational activities and assesses the quality and effectiveness of activities and effect on desired program outcomes.
  • Develops and implements a specialized counseling program that aligns with the APS Counseling Resource Guide.
  • Supports the four school counseling program components (counseling curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services and system support) to address the academic, career and personal/social needs of every student.
  • Participates in the development and delivery of professional development for schools staff and community, especially on topics related to substance use.
  • Assists families by providing referrals to outside service providers for students with behavioral health or substance use needs.
  • Works with students and their family regarding current and future educational goals and career objectives impacted by substance use.
  • Provides subject matter expertise to professional school counselor(s) and/or Health and Wellness Teams as well as consulting with administration and school staff as needed.
  • Maintains student contact log and provides all program paperwork and required documentation completed in a timely manner to the Director of Prevention and Intervention Counseling.
  • Reviews and evaluates the Crossroads Counseling Program on an annual basis for continuous improvement.
  • Uses an electronic calendar to coordinate scheduling at multiple schools and then shares this calendar with the Director of Prevention and Intervention to maintain program structure and accountability.
  • Regularly attends monthly Crossroads team meetings and APS district counseling meetings to keep current on policies, procedures and best practices regarding school counseling programs and issues.

DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:


  • Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
  • Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
  • Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
  • Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
  • Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
  • Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
  • Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within the area of responsibility.
  • Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.


PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:




PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience working in substance use prevention with diverse populations
  • Training in Harm Reduction and/or Motivational Interviewing
  • Developed counseling skills and a desire to work with youth.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations both verbal and written.
  • Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.
  • Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills, knack for working on multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
  • Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
  • Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students


REQUIREMENTS:




MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s degree in Counseling.
  • Valid New Mexico License in School Counseling.
  • Experience in K-12 schools or in a clinical setting with working directly with school aged children.


CONTACT INFORMATION:



Contact: Charae Archibeque at 5058559826 / charae.archibeque@aps.edu



APPLY TO:




Certified application

Submit cover letter and resume in addition to a complete, submitted application


ADDITIONAL INFO:



SALARY:



DAYS:

190



HOURS:



START DATE:

1/2/25

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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