2026-27 Counselor Secondary Long Term Substitute-Lincoln Middle School

UNT Dallas; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Job summary

Poudre School District seeks a temporary School Counselor for Lincoln Middle School. This long-term substitute role covers a leave, starting January 28, 2027 and ending around April 29, 2027. Hours equal 8 per day, 188 work days, with a daily rate of $250 and PERA retirement benefits.

Candidate must hold a Colorado SSP license or TEE authorization with School Counseling endorsement; valid Colorado driver’s license is required. Posting expires in 15 days.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling; valid Colorado Special Services license with School Counselor endorsement.
• Experience working with students in a school setting.
• Criminal background check required; valid Colorado driver’s license.
• CPR/First Aid certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA model.
• Provide individual and small group counseling for academic, career, and social-emotional development.
• Respond to student crises and refer to appropriate professionals.
• Support student transitions and college/career planning.
• Collaborate with administrators, staff, families, and community partners to support student needs.
• Promote positive school culture and engage families in education.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Utilize current technology in counseling practice.
• Attend meetings and participate in district activities.

Skills

Student counseling

Crisis response

Collaboration

Diversity accommodation

Family engagement

ASCA knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling

Colorado Special Services license with School Counselor endorsement

Criminal background check

Colorado driver’s license

CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged

Job description

SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting students in the areas of academic success, career and college readiness, and social/emotional development; serving as a resource for students, families, staff, and community; and delivering services within the framework of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Plan, organize, and deliver a data-driven, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate school counseling program to all students based on the ASCA National Model.
• 2. Provide:
  • Individual and small group counseling services that support academic, career, and social/emotional development.
  • Classroom guidance lessons centered on the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student
• 3. Respond to student crisis situations and report or refer to appropriate professionals or agencies.
• 4. Support student transitional activities including registration and grade level transitions.
• 5. Assist students and families with educational and/or career planning.
• 6. Provide:
  • Growth opportunities for staff and families.
  • Leadership and expertise in creating a positive school culture and climate that integrates diverse backgrounds, strengths, and needs.
• 7. Facilitate problem-solving skills and conflict resolution.
• 8. Understand and use current job-related technology.
• 9. Collaborate:
  • With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and community partners regarding student needs and concerns.
  • With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and students to develop and implement academic and/or behavior plans and interventions.
• 10. Demonstrate commitment to:
  • Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
  • Include and engage families in the student’s education.
  • Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Provide personal and professional excellence.
• 11. Participate in:
  • Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.
  • Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
  • Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
  • Professional growth opportunities.
• 12. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• 13. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field and special service provider licensure program required.
• Experience working with students in a school setting required.
• Experience counseling students in a school setting preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Valid Colorado Special Services license with School Counselor or related endorsement required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Information specific to this position: This long-term substitute assignment will cover a leave of absence for a School Counselor at Lincoln Middle School. The anticipated start date is January 28, 2027, with an expected end date of approximately April 29, 2027. Please note that these dates are subject to change.

Hours/Day: 8

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: One semester only (beginning 1/28/2027-4/29/2027)

Benefits include: PERA retirement

Will be paid the long-term substitute rate of $250.00/day

The substitute must have a valid Special Service Provider (SSP) license or Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) Authorization with proper endorsement in School Counseling.

Please Note: This posting is set to expire after 15 days.

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail].