School Counselor, Elementary

DPS•Denver, CO

16h

About The Position

Promotes and enhances the learning process for students through an integration of academic, personal/social, and career development. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan , click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources page.

Requirements

Hold a Master's Degree in School counseling, Psychology, or related field
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License - School Counselor. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

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
Prepares all students to have a four year plan for high school, a career cluster focus, and an understanding of post-secondary options; assists with transitions, particularly 5th to 6th and 8th to 9th grade
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, truancy, study habits, and career 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 evaluate 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
Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and resource needs
Prepares 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
Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide motivating educational environment