School Counselor, Tointon Academy of Pre-engineering (2026-2027 School Year) - INTERNAL ONLY

Greeley • Greeley, CO

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About The Position

School Counselor, Tointon Academy of Pre-engineering (2026-2027 School Year) - INTERNAL ONLY Classification: Exempt Date Posted: April 1, 2026 Contract Length/ Days: (2026-2027/188) Salary: Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the employees' education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Join Tointon's Leadership Team - These dynamic and creative teachers will use pre-engineering in all facets of the Project Lead the Way curriculum. Teachers as leaders will recruit and engage diverse students with opportunities to explore careers in engineering-related fields. Staff will work to attract students to this school who are underrepresented in the field of engineering, including students of color and female students. We are looking for a special kind of leader to collaborate and contribute in building a pre-engineering program for diverse student success. You will help empower staff and students utilize their individual strengths and confidence in this exciting endeavor. Project Lead the Way Curriculum (PLTW) - This engineering pathway empowers students to become confident, independent learners through scaffolded, hands-on-activities, projects and problems. PreK-5 embark on their pathway experience with activities like planning a rescue mission for a trapped zoo animal. In grades 6-8, they take on increasingly complex challenges like designing a home from a reclaimed shipping container. JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective: Lead for the development and implementation of a robust high school MTSS program. Facilitate and support staff learning around the MTSS model, tiered interventions, awareness of early warning system indicators, de-escalation strategies, and a common vocabulary in working with students on grades, attendance, behavior and college-going aspirations. Support small student groups and advisory classes in facilitation and creation of lessons that support the MTSS program to be implemented across the school in supporting student academic and social/emotional growth. Applicants must have the ability to relate to and work with young adolescents and must be willing to work collaboratively with a school team. Extra duties may include providing counseling, advising, tutoring, mentoring, family involvement activities, career education programs and activities, post-secondary information workshops and college campus visits.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling
• Valid Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider license with school counselor endorsement
• Demonstrated respect for and understanding of low-income students and families with a positive attitude.
• Strong writing, organization, computer, presentation skills, and public speaking skills.
• Strong human relation skills.
• Proficiency in using data to make decisions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to perform all functions of the position.
• Ability to make sound professional judgement
• Experience in classroom management and/or instruction
• Regular attendance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• CPI training (training provided)
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Multi-Tiered System of Support program, provide professional development to staff, teachers and principals ensuring the implementation, and build capacity of other staff to lead the MTSS program.
• Assists students in orientation to school procedures and academic opportunities.
• Awareness of high quality evidenced-based instruction, intervention, and assessment practices.
• Encourages students to participate in school and community activities.
• Analyze student and school data to support the MTSS framework.
• Mediates conflicts with students and works with small student groups and advisory classes.
• Awareness of Early Warning System Indicators.
• Confers, collaborates and consults with parents, teachers, colleagues, administrators, and community professionals to help students and families.
• Completes suicide threat assessments and safety plans for students involved in violent situations.
• Serves as student advocates to help students and families respond to life events.
• Provide students with information about education opportunities, financial aid, career exploration, motivation, and self-awareness through workshops and individual counseling, advising and mentoring.
• Provide support for grant expectations, goals, objectives and activities in accordance with state and federal law.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of attendance, program participation, grades, enrollment information, notes, files and any other program related data and assist with the decision-making process analyzing/evaluating data.
• Participate in staff meetings, team building and development sessions, professional development opportunities, school faculty meetings, and district/department meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships and networks with college partners, counselors, tutors, and student support services, business partners, GEAR UP professionals, etc.
• Provide information and referrals of community and educational resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees.
• The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
• Article VII of the Master Contract covers the leave opportunities available for certified staff including sick and discretionary leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time