Counselor - Overland High School

Cherry Creek Schools; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a School Counselor to assess and provide intervention to promote student success and an exemplary educational program district-wide. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CDE SSP license and School Counselor endorsement, plus 3 years of counseling/teaching experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential; background check required.

The position is exempt under the Certified/Licensed pay plan, with duties including collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Colorado SSP license and School Counselor endorsement required.
• Strong communication, organization and planning skills.
• Experience in an educational setting; ability to collaborate with teachers and staff; background check and fingerprinting required.
• Three years of successful counseling and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive counseling services including guidance, registration, scheduling and student advisement.
• Gathers and interprets data to modify programs and interventions.
• Collaborates with teaching teams to design curricula and assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CDE School Counselor (PreK-12) endorsement

CDE Special Services Provider (SSP) license

Job description

Job Title: Counselor

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position: Principal or designee

Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed

Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 06/27/2024

Pay Information

Benefits Information

Job Summary

Assess and provide intervention to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Perform in all areas of counseling services including, but not limited to: guidance services, counseling services, registration process, scheduling, testing/assessments, student academic advisement and orientation programs for students, parents and staff. (Daily, 50%)
• 2. Gather, interpret and evaluate data for program modification and interventions. (Daily, 20%)
• 3. Align assessments with state content standards. (Daily, 10%)
• 4. Positively impact achievement and differentiate services based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement. (Daily, 10%)
• 5. Participate collaboratively with teaching teams to help design curriculum and assessments and pursue best teaching practice. (Daily, 5%)
• 6. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. (Daily, 5%)

Total 100%

Reporting Relationships

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of Successful counseling and teaching experience
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider (SSP) license
• CDE School Counselor (PreK-12) endorsement
• Strong communication, organization and planning skills
• Experience in an educational environment
• Experience with concurrent enrollment and ASCENT programming

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sedentary work strength level (lifting or carrying up to ten pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a moderate noise level

Desired Qualifications

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement