School Counselor, Shawsheen Elementary School (2026-2027 School Year)

Greeley•Greeley, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a School Counselor at Shawsheen Elementary School for the 2026-2027 School Year. The role involves leading the development and implementation of a robust Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) program, facilitating staff learning around the MTSS model, tiered interventions, early warning system indicators, de-escalation strategies, and a common vocabulary for student support. The counselor will also support small student groups and advisory classes in creating lessons aligned 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, 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

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 implementation and building capacity of other staff to lead the MTSS program.
Assist students in orientation to school procedures and academic opportunities.
Analyze student and school data to support the MTSS framework.
Mediate conflicts with students and work with small student groups and advisory classes.
Confer, collaborate, and consult with parents, teachers, colleagues, administrators, and community professionals to help students and families.
Complete suicide threat assessments and safety plans for students involved in violent situations.
Serve 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.