SCHOOL COUNSELOR, ELEMENTARY - TEMPORARY

About the role

This is a temporary position from September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.

What You'll Do

• Contributes to and/or manages the school counseling program using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national model and delivers counseling services through classroom guidance lessons, small groups, and individual counseling.
• Uses data to design counseling services that support student achievement, analyzing data results and using results to inform stakeholders and continuously improve programs.
• Aids with transitions, particularly early childhood to kindergarten to first grade to middle school.
• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement in all ASCA domains (personal/social, academic, and career-readiness); counsels students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, school adjustment, study habits, attendance and college and career readiness planning; and counsels individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
• Creates and updates accurate and complete student records as required by laws, District policies, and administrative regulations.
• Observes and evaluates student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and confers with parents/guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators to resolve student issues; identifies cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting student development; and provides crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
• Mets with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and resource needs.
• Prompts students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Encourages students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals when necessary.
• Advices teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide a motivating educational environment.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Psychology or related field, required.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Counselor.

About This Job

Elementary school counselors help their students achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/ emotional skills in response to issues they face.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive compensation, time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Salary and Schedule

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Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement .

Employee Associations

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Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DPS is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.