Elementary School Counselor - SEL Lead Grades 3-5 (Contract)

ProCare Therapy; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals/incidental

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a contract school counselor to support 3rd-5th grade students in Westminster, CO. The role focuses on advancing social and emotional learning and helping students navigate academic and personal challenges during the 26/27 school year.

You will deliver direct counseling, collaborate with teachers and families, and maintain thorough documentation to ensure student growth and well-being. The position offers a stable, full-time contract in a dynamic educational setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a school counselor or equivalent counseling role.
• Strong understanding of social and emotional learning best practices.
• Background working with elementary-aged children, particularly grades 3-5.
• Experience providing support for special education populations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, staff, and families.
• Understanding of confidentiality and ethical standards in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct counseling services for students in grades 3-5, individually and in groups.
• Develop, implement, and lead social and emotional learning initiatives across classrooms.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and administrators to assess and address student needs.
• Provide strategies and resources for students requiring additional special education support.
• Support at-risk students, facilitate conflict resolution, and promote positive school climate.
• Maintain thorough documentation of services, participating actively in meetings and parent conferences when needed.

Skills

School counseling

Social-emotional learning

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Special education awareness

Communication

Job description

ProCare Therapy is seeking a contract school counselor to support 3rd-5th grade students in Westminster, CO. The role focuses on advancing social and emotional learning and helping students navigate academic and personal challenges during the 26/27 school year.

You will deliver direct counseling, collaborate with teachers and families, and maintain thorough documentation to ensure student growth and well-being. The position offers a stable, full-time contract in a dynamic educational setting.