Elementary School Counselor

SKYVIEW ACADEMY; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERA

Job summary

SkyView Academy is seeking an Elementary School Counselor to advocate for students, provide counseling, and assess interventions to promote student success. The counselor will aid families in educational and life planning and deliver direct and indirect counseling for social, emotional, and academic needs.

The role involves collaborating with parents, teachers, and administrators, maintaining confidential student records, and supporting a positive school culture aligned with SkyView Academy’s

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field is required.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Services License is required.
• Excellent recording skills including report writing and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling to students for academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.
• Supports students with personal problems related to home, health, and school.
• Provides Tier 2 intervention support for students.

Skills

Crisis assessment

RTI knowledge

Communication skills

Record keeping

Technology proficiency

Empathy

Student development knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling

Colorado Department of Education Special Services License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Legal Address - Highlands Ranch, CO, Position Type: P15-Counselor, Salary Range: Undisclosed

Position: Elementary School Counselor

Reports To: Lower School Principal

Position Status: Full-Time

Position Class: Exempt

Contract Days: 181 days

Schedule: M-F

Salary/Pay: Staff Compensation & Retention Policy

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERA

Vision Statement

SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.

Mission Statement

SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character.

Overview

The school counselor advocates for students; provides and assesses interventions to ensure student success; promotes an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students; provides assistance to students and their families in making educational, occupational, and life plans; provides direct and indirect counseling services to students who are exhibiting symptoms of social, emotional, and/or academic difficulties that interfere with their academic or social progress; and develops, promotes, and maintains good relationships with SVA parents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling to students which may include: academic concerns, behavioral issues, social concerns, and emotional support.
• Works with students on an individual basis regarding personal problems related to home and family relations, health, school, and emotional adjustments.
• Provides Tier 2 intervention support for students
• Creates and updates confidential, accurate, and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Creates and maintains connections with parents/guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators regarding students' behavioral, academic, and other problems.
• Meets with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress, to determine their priorities for their children, and to serve as a resource for understanding student development and behavior.
• Encourage students and/or parents to seek additional assistance from community providers when necessary.
• Advocates for students with parents, teachers, community resources, school administrators, and other governmental agencies using a working knowledge of human development.
• Serves as a resource within the building and school district that responds to academic/social and emotional needs of students including crisis intervention.
• Advocate for and assist in the planning, development, scheduling, enrolling, and implementation of programs that enhance a student's educational experience, career & vocational opportunities, and social & emotional well-being.
• Advises and participates in the development and enhancement of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth, cultural proficiency, and excellence in student learning.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in School Counseling Concentration or Related Field; hold a current Colorado Department of Education Special Services License
• Excellent recording skills including report writing and record keeping
• Proficient in the use of technology
• Demonstrates skill in crisis assessment and intervention.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Response To Intervention
• Demonstrates knowledge of developmental needs of students PreK - 12.
• Demonstrates understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills in regard to student progress to student, parent/guardian and staff.

Desired Attributes

Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SkyView Academy charter school model which values Core Knowledge, Classical/College Prep curriculum, foreign language, character education, and service to the community.

Other desired attributes include

• Previous experience in educational setting is desirable
• Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence and Classical methods of instruction preferred
• Passion for developing a whole-school culture that provides appropriate structure for grades preschool-12
• Precise, persuasive and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Entrepreneurial attitude, solid decision-making and well-developed management skills
• Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs
• Accessible with an open-minded approach to students, staff, parents and community
• Dedicated to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community.

SkyView prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.