Social /Emotional Counselor AAS/AOS

- Position Type:
Student Support Services/AHS Counselor - Date Posted:
10/13/2026 - Location:
Alamosa Alternative Education/Online School - Date Available:
ASAP - Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED - Confidentiality
- Courtesy
- Cooperation and positive attitude
- Reliability/punctuality
- Timeliness in respect to deadlines
- Respectfulness toward others
- Honesty
- Number of days assigned annually.
- 20% time. One (1) day per week
| Social /Emotional Counselor AAS/AOS | JobID: 2820 |
TITLE: SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL COUNSELOR
Requires onsite, In-person Attendance
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. Provide direct services to students, school staff and working 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 with DORA license or a Licensed Social Worker
with DORA license.
2. Experience in mediation and small group counseling to address social/emotional issues.
3. Strong knowledge of ethics
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
PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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:
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy and procedures.
FLSA Status: Exempt
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