School Counselor

About the role

A licensed School Counselor who adheres to the American School Counseling Association Model (ASCA) and is committed to designing and implementing a comprehensive counseling program. Will provide social/emotional support, implement college and career readiness, and guide academic planning for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide social/emotional support, implement college and career readiness, and guide academic planning for students.
• Facilitate meaningful career conversations focused on postsecondary development.
• Advocate for students' needs, offering instruction that promotes mental health awareness, academic growth, and career success.
• Maintain high ethical and legal standards while enhancing the counseling program to foster positive mindsets and behaviors in all students.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and the broader community to develop a holistic approach to counseling.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and work effectively with external agencies to support students' diverse needs.

Requirements

• A strong understanding of the Career Cluster Model.
• Proficiency in using technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the American School Counseling Association Model.
• Knowledge of Career Cluster Model.
• Knowledge of Career Technical Education.
• Knowledge of Concurrent Enrollment.
• Knowledge of Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP).
• Knowledge of Multi-Tier Systems of Supports.
• Knowledge of Section 504 plans.
• Experience with integrating technology to support learning.
• Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, curriculum, standards-based instruction, assessment, and differentiation.
• Knowledge of effective classroom and positive behavior management.
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher.
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree and willingness to teach concurrent enrollment or other Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes is an additional preferred qualification for all High School licensed instructional staff.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.
• Ability to use technology to improve instruction and learning, and to interpret test data.
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Adherence to a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility.
• Communication skills with students and adults in a wide variety of settings.
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.

Benefits

• Full-time - Regular

Pay

$52,800.00-$85,242.00 (Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)

Schedule

37.5 Hours Per Day 7.5 hour(s) per day