Impactful High School Counselor - Alternative Ed

Cloud City High School; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cloud City High School in Leadville, Colorado seeks a dedicated High School Counselor for a 179-day assignment under the SSP/standard district salary framework. The role involves academic, career, and social-emotional support, collaboration with families and staff, and delivering ASCA-aligned services.

The position requires a Colorado Counselor Endorsement (SSP) or enrollment in a counseling master’s program, with preference for SSP license holders and bilingual capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Colorado Department of Education Counselor Endorsement (SSP) or actively enrolled in Counselor Master’s Degree program.
• Preference to Colorado Counseling SSP license holder or SSP Intern Authorization.
• Must be eligible for employment in the US and pass background checks.
• Experience with counseling students in a school setting preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use student data to identify needs, measure progress, and guide supports and interventions.
• Provide individual and group support to students with academic, social/emotional, mental health, and career/college needs.
• Track and maintain accurate records of student services and interventions.
• Serve as a first responder for student mental health and behavioral concerns.
• Follow referral and intervention processes to support student success.
• Monitor student attendance and collaborate with families to improve engagement.
• Plan and deliver SEL lessons and college/career readiness activities.
• Coordinate outside services and community resources for students and families.
• Develop and monitor 504 plans and coordinate IEP-related services.
• Provide professional development on SEL and trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Colorado Counselor Endorsement (SSP) or enrolled in Master’s in Counseling

Job description

Cloud City High School in Leadville, Colorado seeks a dedicated High School Counselor for a 179-day assignment under the SSP/standard district salary framework. The role involves academic, career, and social-emotional support, collaboration with families and staff, and delivering ASCA-aligned services.

The position requires a Colorado Counselor Endorsement (SSP) or enrollment in a counseling master’s program, with preference for SSP license holders and bilingual capability.