School Counselor - K-8

Global Village Academy•Thornton, CO

3d•$65,000 - $88,020•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and career development of students in grades K-8. The School Counselor partners with students, families, staff, and community agencies to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. This position provides direct counseling services, crisis intervention, prevention programming, consultation, and coordination of student support services while collaborating with school leadership and multidisciplinary teams to remove barriers to student success.

Requirements

Master's Degree in School Counseling or a closely related field, including School Psychology or School Social Work.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services License with a School Counselor endorsement.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices.
Knowledge of the ASCA National Model and comprehensive school counseling programs.
Experience developing and coordinating Section 504 Accommodation Plans.
Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting the diverse needs of all students.
Ability to move throughout the school building and campus.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to respond quickly during emergency or crisis situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and student information systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a school counselor in an elementary, middle, or K-8 school setting.
Charter school experience.
Experience implementing MTSS, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and behavior intervention strategies.
Experience with crisis response, suicide risk assessment, and threat assessment protocols.
Familiarity with Infinite Campus or other student information systems.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community mental health agencies.
Bilingual or multilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.
Provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling to support students' academic achievement, social-emotional growth, behavioral development, and career awareness.
Deliver short-term, solution-focused counseling and make referrals to outside agencies and community resources when long-term services are needed.
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, safety planning, and follow-up support for students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, and support staff to identify and address student needs.
Participate as an active member of the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team by analyzing student data, developing interventions, and monitoring student progress.
Coordinate the development, implementation, and annual review of Section 504 Accommodation Plans in collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators.
Consult with teachers regarding classroom strategies, behavior interventions, and social-emotional supports.
Support positive student behavior through restorative practices, conflict resolution, mediation, and behavior de-escalation techniques.
Assist with attendance improvement initiatives and intervention planning for students experiencing chronic absenteeism.
Promote a positive school climate through prevention programs, character education, bullying prevention, and social-emotional learning initiatives.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with FERPA, state regulations, ethical standards, and district policies.
Collect, analyze, and report program and student outcome data to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling services.
Participate in student support meetings, Child Find meetings, MTSS meetings, Section 504 meetings, and other multidisciplinary team meetings.
Attend parent-teacher conferences, family meetings, and school events as appropriate.
Build partnerships with community agencies and outside providers to support student and family needs.
Participate in professional development and maintain current knowledge of best practices in school counseling and student mental health.
Perform other duties as assigned.