Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in childhood development, academic advising, behavioral health, individual and group counseling, social work, child protective services, behavior management, and counseling.
Duties:
· Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to support students
· Coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school.
· Responsible for group and individual guidance procedures associated with proper student placement in regard to graduation and beyond.
· Selects and uses appropriate counseling processes and techniques for individual and group sessions to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students.
· Counsels students regarding school-related personal problems.
· Follows up individual and group counseling to monitor student progress.
· Serves as a source of information for students with respect to the school, home, and community.
· Administers and accurately interprets test results and other student data.
· Collects and disseminates to students and parents information concerning school offerings, opportunities for further education, and careers and career training opportunities.
· Assists in the collection and maintenance of pertinent pupil data.
· Assists in the follow-up student attendance irregularities when verified by the attendance office.
· Assists in establishing and coordinating student-teacher-counselor-parentconferences.
· Provides guidance to students with academic and/or vocational problems.
· Provides identification and referral service for students having emotional, health,
and/or learning problems which are beyond the resources of the local school.
· Assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.
· Refers students with exceptional abilities and needs to appropriate District personnel.
· Assists in the development and changing of curriculum to meet the needs of the student body.
· Evaluates counseling services and activities.
· Adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools.
· Participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills when needed.
· Carries out other school duties assigned by the administration.
Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counseling or related field
- Previous experience working with children and adolescents
- Familiarity with child protective services and relevant regulations
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about helping others and have a background in counseling and child-related services, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
- Middle school
Physical setting:
License/Certification:
- School Counseling Certification (Required)
Location:
- Fairplay, CO 80440 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fairplay, CO 80440 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairplay, CO 80440: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person