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JOB TITLE: School Counselor
SALARY: According to placement on current salary schedule
All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 192 days (elementary)
194 days (junior high, high school)
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures for evaluating licensed staff
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
2. Master’s Degree in school counseling from an accredited institution of higher learning and an approved program in school counseling; or working toward the degree with a minimum of 18 completed hours
Experience:
1. Three years of teaching experience preferred
2. Field experience and internship in a school setting at the appropriate grade level(s) as required by an approved program in school counseling preferred
Certificates/Licenses:
1. Valid Colorado license with an endorsement in Special Services School
Counselor preferred
2. Valid driver’s license
JOB EXPECTATIONS:
1 . Demonstrates effective organizational, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
2. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance
3. Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, including proper use of equipment
4. Reports all unsafe conditions/activities to supervisor, Human Resources, or Risk
Management
5. Demonstrates aptitude and interest for the work to be performed
6. Follows appropriate District policies and procedures
7. Meets deadlines
8. Demonstrates confidentiality as related to job
9. Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees
10. Recognizes, understands and practices the ethical standards and guidelines of the American School Counselor Association
11. Understands the professional role of the school counselor in conjunction with the role of other professional and support personnel in the school and District
12. Active involvement in professional organizations and staff and professional development to maintain high levels of knowledge and skill
13. Continual compliance with regulations, rules, or statutes related to Colorado State
Board of Education Rules and Regulations, Colorado Department of Education, and
Colorado State Law
JOB SKILLS and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances of students and their racial/ethnic, gender, age, physical, and learning differences
2. Demonstrates counseling and consultation skills needed to facilitate informed and appropriate action for all students
3. Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and move individuals and groups toward consensus and/or conflict resolution
4. Demonstrates group counseling and communication skills and employs a balanced approach to assisting students, parents, school staff, and community
5. Demonstrates an understanding of the proper administration and uses of tests and test data
6. Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
7. Demonstrates average to above average knowledge of computers and software applications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Designs, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive, developmental school guidance program
2. Responsible for inputting and maintaining student records under the guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as assigned
3. Responsible for electronically scheduling students for classes using the District's student information system as assigned (junior high, high school)
4. Assists students with post graduate plans such as college, school-to-work, scholarships, and military recommendations by utilizing various resources, data, communications, and follow-up
5. Monitors academic progress through use of parent/teacher conferences, progress reports, written documentation, assessment data, summer school, and retention recommendations between students, staff, and parents as assigned
6. Applies knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to the Colorado
Children’s Code and American School Counselor Association
7. Assists in the process of identifying and addressing the needs of the exceptional student through 504 reviews, ILP, talented/gifted, ELL, and Special Education
IEP documentation
8. Assists students, staff, and parents in addressing the personal, social, and emotional concerns and problems that may impede educational progress
9. Applies skills and knowledge of test administration, scoring, measurement and interpretation of test data to staff, students, parents, and community
10. Assists in the organization and coordination of student review committees and special education staffings, and serves as an active member of these committees to ensure the proper placement appropriate to students’ needs
11. Consults and coordinates efforts with District resources and specialists along with outside agencies and businesses to promote program objectives
12. Assists in creating a master schedule for all classes as assigned by principal or designee (jr. high, high school)
13. Serves as an active member of the school crisis team as assigned
14. Applies knowledge of career assessment and career choice programs
15. Assists students in the assessment of their individual strengths, weaknesses, and differences as they relate to academic achievement and personal growth
16. Develops and maintains a counseling network within the community and provides resources for use by students and parents
17. Promotes use of counseling and guidance activities and programs by the school community to enhance a positive school climate
18. Assists the administrative team with intake and orientation procedures and programs for all students
19. Assists with student summer school schedules as assigned
20. Assists with recognition of multicultural and ethnic differences using various resources
21. Assists with supervising students as assigned by principal
22. Supervises and evaluates students assigned to counseling center programs
23. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with co-workers, and interact with colleagues in a professional manner
24. Incorporates legal rights and due process for children with special needs
25. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change
26. Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be assigned
Within this job description, Essential Functions may vary from one assignment to another.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $66,892.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Master's in School Counseling (Preferred)
Work Location: In person