K-8 School Counselor - Student Wellness & Support

Global Village Academy; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 57,250 - 77,353; Full time

Job summary

Global Village Academy Aurora in Colorado is seeking a School Counselor for grades K-8 to develop and implement a comprehensive counseling program aligned with ASCA standards.

The role includes direct counseling, crisis intervention, MTSS collaboration, 504 plan coordination, and data-driven evaluation to promote student academic and social-emotional growth. Master’s in School Counseling and Colorado licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Counseling or a closely related field, including School Psychology or School Social Work.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education Special Services License with a School Counselor endorsement.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices.
• Knowledge of the ASCA National Model and comprehensive school counseling programs.
• Experience developing and coordinating Section 504 Accommodation Plans.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting the diverse needs of all students.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.
• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling to support students' academic achievement, social-emotional growth, behavioral development, and career awareness.
• Deliver short-term, solution-focused counseling and make referrals to outside agencies and community resources when long-term services are needed.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, safety planning, and follow-up support for students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, and support staff to identify and address student needs.
• Participate as an active member of the school's MTSS team by analyzing student data, developing interventions, and monitoring student progress.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and annual review of Section 504 Accommodation Plans in collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators.
• Consult with teachers regarding classroom strategies, behavior interventions, and social-emotional supports.
• Support positive student behavior through restorative practices, conflict resolution, mediation, and behavior de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with attendance improvement initiatives and intervention planning for students experiencing chronic absenteeism.
• Promote a positive school climate through prevention programs, character education, bullying prevention, and social-emotional learning initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with FERPA, state regulations, ethical standards, and district policies.
• Collect, analyze, and report program and student outcome data to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling services.
• Participate in student support meetings, MTSS meetings, Section 504 meetings, and other multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences, family meetings, and school events as appropriate.
• Build partnerships with community agencies and outside providers to support student and family needs.
• Participate in professional development and maintain current knowledge of best practices in school counseling and student mental health.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Global Village Academy Aurora in Colorado is seeking a School Counselor for grades K-8 to develop and implement a comprehensive counseling program aligned with ASCA standards.

The role includes direct counseling, crisis intervention, MTSS collaboration, 504 plan coordination, and data-driven evaluation to promote student academic and social-emotional growth. Master’s in School Counseling and Colorado licensure are required.