Job Description:
Working from your home office in New Mexico, certified Academic 
School Counselors will virtually assist students and parents’/learning coaches with course
selection, scheduling and will be the initial point of contact for student concerns with class schedule. 
The Academic School Counselor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following
tasks:
Advise students and families related to academics and future  career planning 
Keep abreast of all  requirements, including special
requirements such as community service, and communicate this information to the
High School Principal;
 Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process
according to specific state requirements and student needs
and interests.  An integral part of this process is assisting students and parents to
develop a Four Year Plan for meeting all NMPED requirements;
 Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules,
seeking support as needed, while ensuring that the school’s course selection and
drop policies are adhered to;
Review student transcripts/Report cards 

 Work with the administrative assistants to obtain school records from the student’s
previous school (where applicable) and forwarding student records when
appropriate;
 Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment
issues;
 Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community
resources;
 Implement efforts to secure complete and accurate records for students; Support families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data
collection regarding withdrawal;
Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by
law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards.  Stay abreast of all state
regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation;
 Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester, making sure that teachers
receive guidance on integrating the students into their coursework, and ensuring that
previous grades, credits, and evaluations are handled appropriately;

 Implement special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT
Preparation, and college entrance preparation;
 


 Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members;
 Other duties as assigned. 
Requirements:
 New Mexico certification in School Counseling
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
 Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
 Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
 High degree of flexibility
 Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
 Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
 Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require
occasional overnight travel)