Frontline Applicant Tracking - Alamosa School District Re-11-J

Openings as of 4/10/2025
Student Support Services

Mental Health Counselor

JobID: 2740

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/AHS Counselor


Date Posted:
  2/27/2025


Location:
  Alamosa High School


Date Available:
  08/01/2025


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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TITLE:  AHS SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL COUNSELOR
 
DEFINITION:
 
The staff member will recognize the warning signs of various mental health disorders in students.   Assess the risk of, intervene in, respond and prevent youth suicidal behavior and other social emotional issues.  Provide direct services to students, school staff and work collaboratively with community service and long term therapy providers.  A staff member responsible for supporting the social/emotional needs of high school students in their personal development to support the learning process.
 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
1.   The individual must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) or related DORA license or a Licensed Social Worker
 
2.   Experience in mediation and small group counseling to address social/emotional issues.
 
3.   Strong knowledge of counseling practices and ethics
 
4.   Experience and knowledge of trauma informed practice and strategies
 
 
 
REPORTS TO:
 
The building principal
 
 
 
JOB GOALS:
 
1.   Creation and implementation of prevention programs focused on social emotional issues.
 
2.   Skilled and experienced in mediation. 
 
3.   Maximize student learning by meeting students’ social/emotional needs
 
4.  Work with counseling team and student service providers to meet student needs
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
1. Confidentiality

2. Courtesy

3. Cooperation and positive attitude

4. Reliability/punctuality

5. Timeliness in respect to deadlines

6. Respectfulness toward others

7. Honesty
 
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
 
1. Provide individual and/or small group counseling
 
2. Provide resources and support to staff members
 
3. Other duties as assigned
 
 
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
1. Full Time per school calendar 
 
EVALUATION:
 
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy and procedures.
 
 
 
FLSA Status:   Exempt



Attachment(s):
• Teacher Salary Schedule 23-24.pdf



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Openings as of 4/10/2025
Student Support Services

Mental Health Counselor

JobID: 2749

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/AHS Counselor


Date Posted:
  3/24/2025


Location:
  Alamosa Alternative Education/Online School


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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Position Purpose 

-  Provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience. 
  
Essential Functions 

-  Performs casework services 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. 

-  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 student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services. 

-  Assists with the school district's 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. 

-  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. 

  
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 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. 

  
Qualifications Profile 

Certification/License: 

-  Colorado State Certification as a Social Worker or Counselor, preferrably a DORA License.

Education: 

-  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 

Experience: 

-  Successful prior experience with high school students preferred. 
  


Attachment(s):
• Teacher Salary Schedule 23-24.pdf



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