School Counselor - Elementary

School Counselor – Sierra Elementary School

Alamogordo Public Schools, Human Resources Department

Street Address: 1211 Hawaii Ave. Building A, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 650, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Phone:  Fax:

Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

To counsel and guide by implementing a comprehensive school level guidance program based on the American School Counseling Association National Standards and focused on the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth of each student.

• National Certified School Counselor credential issued by National Board for Certified Counselors;
• Master's degree in Guidance Counseling or Master’s in Social Work;
• Current New Mexico licensure from Counseling & Practice Board or Social Work Board (LPC, LPCC, LMHC, LISW, LCSW, LMSW);
• Current New Mexico Public Education License as School Counselor (preferred or eligibility);
• School experience preferred.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, staff, and administrators;
• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements;
• Ability to develop a rapport with community providers and build collaboration to assure ongoing care for our students.

Immediately.

Open until filled. Final date to receive applications on January 31, 2026. Apply online at  and indicate your interest in the position.

Nine months (185 days) per contract year and appropriate placement on the District Certified Teacher Salary Schedule. The work calendar is subject to change based on any Board approved revisions that may or may not be permanent.

Ability to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and, upon an offer of employment, complete an Employee's Statement of Health and submit to a functional capacity evaluation at the District's expense to determine ability to perform job‑related functions and fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background, criminal, and reference investigations.

The Alamogordo Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, handicap, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of PL 92‑112, and the Age Discrimination Act may be referred to the Superintendent of the Alamogordo Public Schools.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with necessary, reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship.

It is the responsibility of the applicant or employee to inform the Director of Human Resources that an accommodation is needed.