School Counselor, Jackson Elementary School (2026-2027 School Year)
About The Position
The School Counselor at Jackson Elementary School will be a leader in developing and implementing a robust Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) program. This role involves facilitating and supporting staff learning around the MTSS model, tiered interventions, early warning system indicators, de-escalation strategies, and establishing a common vocabulary for addressing student grades, attendance, behavior, and college aspirations. The counselor will also support small student groups and advisory classes by facilitating and creating lessons that align with the MTSS program to foster student academic and social/emotional growth. The applicant must be able to relate to and work with young adolescents and collaborate effectively with a school team. Additional duties may include providing counseling, advising, tutoring, mentoring, family involvement activities, career education programs, and post-secondary information workshops.
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 to ensure implementation and build capacity for leading the MTSS program.
- Assist students in orientation to school procedures and academic opportunities.
- Encourage students to participate in school and community activities.
- Analyze student and school data to support the MTSS framework.
- Mediate conflicts with students and work with small student groups and advisory classes.
- 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 by 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
- medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- employee assistance program
- voluntary life insurance through PERA
- 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans
- sick and discretionary leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
