College & Career Office at AHA at Albuquerque Public Schools
Job Description
Job Description
CONTACT NAME: Leticia Montano
EMAIL and PHONE: [email protected] - 505.243.1458 ext. 60134
SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026
LOCATION: Atrisco Heritage High School Academy
WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT: No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day, plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1 - 2 semester limit.
The internship is unpaid, and interns will not receive any financial compensation.
WHEN WORK HAPPENS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor Contact Name above.
About Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people, including about 5,300 teachers.
Summary of Position
Developing leadership skills, communication skills, assisting the counselor with college and career events, organizing, planning, and working with students. Assisting with translation in Spanish as well.
Hard Skills
- Enrolled in High School or GED
Soft Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
- Attention to work rules and deadlines
Exposure & Training provided through internship
We will teach you leadership skills, communication skills, logistics skills, and how to learn to be in charge (management).
Working and Physical Conditions/Onboarding Requirements (**vaccinations, etc.)
Please speak to your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload a Parental Permission form. In addition, you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.
As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school, and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission, or erroneous information will result in your application being rejected.
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