Counselor Intern - Spring Semester 2027

Douglas County School District; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k)

403(b)

457 retirement plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Counseling Intern for Spring Semester 2027. The role supports school counseling services within a team-based environment, delivering classroom guidance, small groups, and individual counseling under supervision.

The program focuses on academic and personal-social development, aligning with ASCA National Model standards, university requirements, and district goals. Strong collaboration with staff, families, and community is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to support student outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and follow written/graphic/oral instructions.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor in a school setting.
• Ability to follow district policies and procedures and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate age-appropriate counseling practices aligned with academic/personal-social needs.
• Deliver counseling through classroom guidance, small groups, and individual sessions.
• Counsel individuals to address personal, social, or behavioral challenges impacting education.
• Align counseling program with School Improvement Plan and school goals.
• Participate in professional development and maintain community partnerships.

Skills

Collaborative work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Positive attitude

Policy compliance

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree: Counseling

Job description

## **Job Posting Title:**Counselor Intern - Spring Semester 2027## Job Description:This position is specifically for graduate students, specifically in a Masters program or Certificate program for School Counseling, to work in a school site counseling program with training that will include individual student planning, responsive services, and systems support that aligns with the National Model. The intern will work as a team member with school staff, parents, and the community to create a caring, supportive climate in an atmosphere whereby students can achieve academic success. The intern will gain an understanding of unique and diverse challenges, both personally and developmentally, that impact academic and social emotional achievement of students. The intern will develop and promote good community relations among various community and school clientele. The intern will work with a school(s) that have demonstrated essential understanding of comprehensive counseling programming that is aligned with the ASCA National Model in order to meet university standards. ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: ● Mostly clean and comfortable ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ● Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds ● Frequent sitting ● Occasional bending, squatting, or standing## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):## Responsibilities:Demonstrate age-appropriate counseling practices that meet academic and personal/social needs.Deliver counseling services through classroom guidance lessons, small groups and individual counseling.Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting their education.Customize counseling services to meet individual student and school needs.Align the counseling program to school goals (School Improvement Plan).Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.Maintain community partnerships to support students and their families.## Certifications:Special Service Provider Intern Authorization - Colorado Department of Education## Education:Bachelor's Degree (Required), Master's Degree: Counseling## Skills:Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills## Position Type:Student Teacher## Primary Location:Variable Location Employee - Schools## One Year Only (Yes or No):No## Scheduled Hours Per Week:40## FTE:1.00## Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:0 Work Days* *(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)*## **Minimum Hire Rate:**$0.00 USD Hourly## **Maximum Hire Rate:**$17.50 USD Hourly## Full Salary Range:$0.00 USD - $35.00 USD Hourly* *All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.*## Benefits:This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.## Time Off Plans:## This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:December 30, 2026