Cortez - Middle School Counselor - Interim

Teach-in-Southwest-Colorado; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 in Cortez, CO seeks an Interim Middle School Counselor to support students with social-emotional needs through screening, assessment, and individual or group sessions.

You will participate in RtI/MTSS, develop behavioral support plans, connect families with community resources, and collaborate with teachers and administrators to promote student achievement and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic and classroom support.
• Consulting with teachers, parents and administrators
• Providing individual and group counseling / therapy
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Meet with individual students
• Participation in RtI/MTSS including behavioral support plans
• Provide real-time pull-out behavior support to students in classroom
• Provide individual or group counseling sessions (trauma-informed and social-emotional skills)
• Collaborate with faculty on student needs (behavior management, crisis)
• Ongoing parent communication and documentation

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Collaboration with teachers/parents/SD

Counseling / therapy

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Colorado Licensure eligible for school social work

Job description

Cortez - Middle School Counselor - Interim

Cortez - Middle School Counselor - Interim Teach in Southwest Colorado Montezuma-Cortez SD RE-1 - Cortez Middle School - Cortez, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Job ID: 5934953
Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1

EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.

Position: Interim Middle School Counselor

Our Vision

The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:

• Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
• Are invested in success for their future.
• Attain high levels of literacy and 21 st century skills.
• Are engaged in active citizenship.
• Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.

Position Summary: The roleof this position is to support students in developing positive skills and strategies for engaging in the learning environment of the classroom.The goal of this position is to maximize student achievement through screening, assessment, individual and/or group support and/or skill building services and consultation for students with social emotional needs. This position will be key to our students’ ability to successfully engage in learning while at school.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Meet with individual students
• Participation in the process of Response to Intervention (RtI)/Multi-Tier Systems of Support (MTSS) which includes development of behavioral support plans with the input of the MTSS team.
• Provide real time pull-out behavior support to students who are struggling in the classroom setting to help them practice social emotional skills and coping mechanisms.
• Provide individual or group sessions that focus on trauma informed practices as well as social emotional skills and coping mechanisms.
• Navigating and accessing community resources for students and their families.
• Participate in school-based plans for emergency situations and crisis interventions.
• Collaboration with faculty in areas of student need, e.g. behavior management, crisis, abuse, etc.
• Ongoing parent communication/contact.
• Documentation, which includes but is not limited to record keeping, progress notes, and data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Candidate Profile:

Education and Certification:

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling is preferred

Colorado Department of Education License for school social work or eligible for CO state licensure

Experience and Skills:

Experience assisting with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic and classroom support

Consulting with teachers, parents and administrators

Providing individual and group counseling / therapy

Excellent communication skills

Culture and Fit:

Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1

Desire to work as a member of a dynamic team

Openness to feedback and willingness to share ideas

Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality

Reports to: Principal / Assistant Principal

Supervisory Duties:None

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities:

Amount of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

Talk

X

Listen

X

Weight and Force Demands:

Amount Of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

Mental Functions:

Amount Of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare

X

Analyze

X

Communicate

X

Copy

X

Coordinate

X

Instruct

X

Compute

X

Synthesize

X

Evaluate

X

Interpersonal Skills

X

Compile

X

Negotiate

X

Work Environment:

Amount of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Work in high, precarious places

X

T fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme Cold (non-weather)

X

Extreme Heat (non-weather)

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Work with explosives

X

Risk of radiation

X

Vibration

X

Vision Demands:

Required

No special vision requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

X

Noise Level:

Exposure Level

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

X

Loud

Very Loud

The signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.

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Employee Name (Print) Employee Signature Date

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Supervisor Name (Print) Supervisor Signature Date

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list ... The job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract ...

NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)

Rhonda Tracy,Director of Human Resources

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1136

[e-mail]

504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)

Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118

[e-mail]

M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at:

www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 no discrimina contra ninguna clase protegida identificada por el Estado de Colorado. La falta de habilidades para hablar inglés no será una barrera para la participación o la admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:

Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento (Título II/ADA, Título VI)

Rhonda Tracy Directora de Recursos Humanos

400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1136

[e-mail]

504 Oficial de Cumplimiento (Sección 504)

Lisa Megel, Director Ejecutivo de Servicios para Estudiantes Excepcionales

400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1118

[e-mail]

Las políticas de gobierno escolar de M-CSD RE-1 se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web en:

www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

11.28.23 DKR

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Referenced Policies: AC, AC-E-1, AC-R (Option 1), AC-R-2*, JB, JBA, JBA-E, JBB*, JII-R

NOTE: Federal law requires districts to provide continuing notification of non-discrimination statements and the Title IX coordinator’s contact information. This information must be published in student, parent, and employee handbooks, course catalogs, program/employee application forms, and recruitment materials. 34 C.F.R. § 106.8.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,000 to $72,600 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy MacBean