Counselor Intern - Spring Semester 2027

Douglas County School District; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k)

403(b)

457 retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District offers a Counselor Intern position for Spring Semester 2027. The role is designed for graduates pursuing a Master’s in Counseling or a related certificate, with training in individual planning, responsive services, and system support aligned with the ASCA National Model.

The intern will collaborate with school staff, parents, and the community to foster a caring climate for student success and engage in professional development while supporting diverse student

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s in Counseling or related program.
• Special Service Provider Intern Authorization required by Colorado Department of Education.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders essential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate age-appropriate counseling practices to meet academic and personal/social needs.
• Deliver counseling services through classroom guidance, groups and individual counseling.
• Counsel individuals to address personal, social or behavioral issues affecting education.
• Align counseling program with School Improvement Plan goals.
• Participate in professional development to improve knowledge and skills.
• Maintain community partnerships to support students and families.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Reading instructions

Positive attitude

Policy compliance

Organization & time mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

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

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 indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted 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.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

December 30, 2026