Qualifications: Masters Degree in related field, knowledge and experience in working with Diverse populations (K-12) and support programs, in possession of New Mexico School Social Worker Licensure. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Duties include writing FBA/BIPs, 504 plans, attendance meetings and informal check ins, handling behavior and discipline issues as they arise. Conducting home visits if necessary. Under the direction of site administrator will provide counseling and guidance services to students; manage the Counseling Services Program; identify and counsel students with special needs and behavioral social and school adjustment problems; make referrals to other community resources, support groups and social service agencies as appropriate. Provide, group and classroom guidance counseling to students; confer as needed with parents, teacher and others regarding student needs including orientation, improvement of study habits, occupational planning, program plans, group testing and school achievement and school wide positive behavior plans. Identify and counsel a variety of students with special needs including social, emotional, or behavioral problems and students in various phases of their personal and educational adjustment. Refer students to social service and governmental agencies, support groups and other community resources as appropriate; consult with law enforcement agencies regarding students as necessary. Maintain current knowledge of community resources and recent trends of counseling techniques. Prepare records and reports related to the assignment; prepare letters to parents, reports, referrals and related documents. Communicate with District personnel, school staff, parents, students and public agencies regarding student placement, referrals, services and related issues. Coordinate counseling and conflict mediation groups to enhance student communication skills; provide crisis counseling as needed; consult parents concerning students with social or behavioral problems. Competitive salary and benefits provided.