Elementary School Counselor

Stargate Charter School • Thornton, CO

7h • $61,000 - $92,820

About The Position

Stargate Charter School is seeking an Elementary School Counselor to support students, teachers, and parents, with the goal of advancing gifted and talented students’ academic, emotional, and social development. This is a 9-month position. The stated salary range is $61,000 to $92,820, depending on experience and education level.

The counselor provides individual and small-group counseling, classroom counseling lessons, testing and assessments, academic advisement, and orientation programs for students, parents, and staff. The role includes evaluating data to inform program changes and interventions, aligning the counseling program with ASCA behaviors and mindsets, collaborating with school personnel and outside stakeholders as appropriate, and participating in the K–12 counseling department and professional learning community.

Stargate’s mission is to provide a differentiated program for identified intellectually gifted learners that challenges academic abilities, supports unique emotional needs, promotes character development, and encourages lifelong learning. Its vision is to lead and innovate in intellectually gifted education by providing an environment that enhances gifted students’ needs.

Requirements

• Master’s or higher degree in School Counseling or Social Work.
• Active Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License in School Counseling or a DORA Social Worker License.
• Strong communication, organization, and planning skills.
• Advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with school personnel.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Experience or working knowledge of the juvenile justice system, youth-serving agencies, and community partnerships.
• Counseling and group facilitation skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Knowledge of current best practices in gifted and talented education and issues related to gifted education.
• Ability to promote and follow school and district policies, building and department procedures, and applicable safety rules and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and diffuse volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to stay current with district policy, standards, and training concerning data quality, data privacy, cybersecurity, student and staff data, and related information systems.
• Regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling, small-group counseling, classroom counseling lessons, testing and assessments, academic advisement, and orientation programs for students, parents, and staff.
• Gather, interpret, and evaluate data to inform program modifications and interventions.
• Align the counseling program with ASCA behaviors and mindsets.
• Guide and counsel students in academic achievement and emotional and social development.
• Collaborate with school personnel and instructional staff to support programs that increase student achievement and provide student interventions and support.
• Work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and outside stakeholders when appropriate.
• Demonstrate the ability and interest to work with a diverse student population.
• Participate actively in a professional learning community and Stargate K–12 counseling department meetings.
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance.
• Employer-paid dental insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Optional vision, life, and AD&D insurance plans are available at the employee’s expense.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level