High School Counselor - 2026-2027 School Year

Stargate Charter School•Thornton, CO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

High School Counselors provide support to students, teachers, and parents with the overarching goal to increase the academic, personal/social and career development for our gifted and talented students. Secondary School counselors are an integral part of Stargate School’s K-12 counseling department. This is a 192 day position and the salary starts at $69,584 depending on experience and education level. Benefits include employer paid medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, and paid time off; other optional benefits plans, like vision, life and AD&D insurance are available and paid by the employee. (Please note benefits are subject to change without notice.) Our Mission Statement: Stargate School will provide a differentiated program designed specifically to meet the needs of identified intellectually gifted learners in order to challenge each student’s academic abilities, support their unique emotional needs, promote individual character development and encourage a life-long love of learning. Our Vision Statement: Stargate community will be a leader and innovator in intellectually gifted education by providing a learning environment to enhance gifted students’ needs.

Requirements

Master’s or higher degree in School Counseling
Required active Special Service Provider License in School Counseling granted through Colorado Department of Education
Ability to promote and follow school policies, district policies, building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Advanced skills in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and problem solving. Ability to work collaboratively with all school personnel.
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.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Knowledge of issues related to youth at risk of school failure.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to diffuse volatile and stressful situations.
Ability to stay current with district policy, standards and training in the areas of data quality, data privacy, and cybersecurity with respect to student and staff data, and related information systems.

Responsibilities

Perform counseling services including, but not limited to: individual counseling, small group counseling, classroom counseling lessons, registration process, scheduling, testing/assessments, student academic advisement and orientation programs for students, parents and staff
Gather, interpret, and evaluate data for program modification and interventions
Identify and provide direct case management for students who have or are at risk of disengaging from school
Align counseling program to ASCA behaviors and mindsets
Exhibit strong communication, organization, and planning skills
Guides and counsels students in academic achievement, career and personal/social development
Collaborate with school personnel to support various programs designed to increase student achievement
Demonstrate the ability and interest to work with a diverse student population
Demonstrate problem-solving skills through collaborative work with students, teachers, parents and administrators
Actively participate in a professional learning community
Maintain integrity and confidentiality
Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
Possess knowledge of current best practices within the field of gifted and talented best practices
Participate in Stargate K-12 counseling department meetings
Collaborate with outside stakeholders when appropriate
Perform other job-related duties as assigned