26 - School Counselor - (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state: We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs. We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS: The primary responsibility of the School Counselor is to utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success through providing preventative services, and to respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.

Requirements

Valid Colorado Special Services License within 60 days from date of hire
School Counselor Endorsement or Master's Degree in School Counseling,Community Counseling, or Family Counseling and passing the PLACE or PRAXIS exam for School Counseling or Master's Degree in Community Counseling/Social Work and willingness to obtain appropriate Authorization through the Colorado Department of Education and enroll in a Colorado State approved program for School Counseling and completion of program within three (3) years and Proof of acceptance in program and continued progress required prior to the start of each school year.
Counselor must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options: Endorsement on a Colorado Special Services license and Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series) Eligible for a TEE or Alternative Licensing program
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Knowledge and understanding of American School Counselor Association Competencies and ASCA model
Ability to write specific learning goals, objectives and outcomes
Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound decisions
Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities
Ability to use technology and incorporate/teach 21st century skills
Ability and willingness to integrate reading, writing and math throughout the curriculum
Knowledge of and willingness to uphold ethical and professional school counseling standards
Demonstrated ability to work with needs of all student populations including, but not limited to, ELL, ESS, GT, and 504's
Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus
Positive public relation skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, ability to develop positive relationships with school and community
Ability to demonstrate communication skills with students, parents, and teachers to enhance the educational, personal, and social aspect of each student
Knowledge of ICAP development (6th ï¿½ 12th grade students only)
Knowledge of graduation requirements and college entrance requirements
Knowledge of career assessments and career counseling (MS & HS only)
Experience or course work in multicultural awareness
Ability to interpret test information and data
Strong commitment to system change and strong evidence of being a "team player"
Ability to be flexible

Nice To Haves

Three to five years successful teaching experience at the secondary level (demonstrated by references and evaluations, and student growth)
Experience in a Title I setting
Previous experience as an Elementary or Secondary Teacher

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive school counseling program
Communicate the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders
Maintain current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders
Use majority of time providing direct services through school counseling curriculum, individual student planning, and preventative and responsive services.
Remaining time is dedicated to program management, system support, and accountability
Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented activities to meet student needs and school goals
Facilitate communication between student, parent, and staff
Provide individual student planning
Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals and plans
Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data
Communicate with school and community resources as an advocate for students
Design and participate in orientation activities, especially at the transition levels, and for student transferring into the District
Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs
Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and/or needs
Implement an effective referral and follow-up process
Accurately and appropriately use assessment procedures to determine and structure individual and group counseling sessions
Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program
Assist teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data
Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
Use technology to enhance the school counseling program
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession
Collect and analyze data to guide school counseling program direction and emphasis
Measure results of the school counseling program and share results as appropriate
Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance and assist with appropriate interventions
Demonstrate an awareness of curriculum offerings sufficient to assist students in attaining graduation requirements
Assess student schedules and provide appropriate guidance to insure the attainment of individual student goals and needs
Assist in the forecasting and registration process (secondary schools only)
Make students aware of career/job opportunities, their characteristics, their requirements, and necessary career planning
Assist students to develop habits, attitudes, and skills for successful job acquisition and job retention
Assist students/parents in achieving financial assistance for career/educational opportunities (HS Only)