School Counselor Salida Montessori Charter School

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend (starting at $300/month)

Supportive educational culture

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Salida is seeking a School Counselor to support students' social and emotional well-being. The role requires managing MTSS teams and coordinating with educational teams to provide optimal student support. Candidates must have a Master's degree in School Counseling and relevant Colorado licensure. The position offers a full-time salary of $45,000-$55,000 or part-time hourly rates starting at $32-$40, along with health insurance stipends.

Qualifications

• Obtain a license through Colorado Department of Education within 60 days of hire.
• Master's degree in School Counseling required.
• Minimum of 100 clock hour practicum and 600 clock hour internship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate MTSS team.
• Coordinate with Special Education and classroom teachers.
• Facilitate social/emotional small groups.

Skills

License through Colorado Department of Education

Experience with children ages 0‑21

Listening skills

Education

Master's Degree or higher in School Counseling

Job description

Job Type: Full time, Part time, Salaried

Wage: $45,000-$55,000/yr.

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

The School Counselor at SMCS will assist with classroom presentations for the social and emotional well‑being of students, support teachers in creating and implementing behavior plans, do small group and individual counseling for students related to behavioral health needs. In grades K‑8, a counselor could provide career and academic planning, and transition support, including creating strong partnerships with our feeder school, for our middle school students who attend Salida High School upon completing 8th grade in Montessori.

Full Time or Part Time Position Available

Qualifications Required:

• Must have or obtain a license through the Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) licensing department within 60 days of hire.
• Master's Degree or higher in School Counseling as defined by accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling or Related Educational Programs.
• Minimum of 100 clock hour practicum.
• Minimum of 600 clock hour internship, with multiple grade levels of students under the supervision of a licensed school counselor.
• Passing of the Colorado state approved content exam.
• Qualified to work with children ages 0‑21.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and facilitate MTSS (Multi‑Tiered System of Support) team.
• Coordinate with the Special Education team, classroom teachers, and parents for optimal support for each student.
• Coordinate and facilitate social/emotional small groups.
• Create and implement behavior plans.
• Individual counseling.
• Listen to students' concerns about academic, emotional, or social problems.
• Help students process their problems, plan goals, and action steps.
• Mediate conflict between students and teachers.
• Developing, implementing, and managing school guidance programs.
• Working with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings.
• Use listening skills and offer empathy in order to build relationships.
• Perform assessments and coordinate activities and educational efforts.
• Team player that works cohesively and collaboratively with co‑workers.

Full Time Salary Starting at $45,000-$55,000, experience dependent

Part Time Hourly Starting at $32-$40, experience dependent

Health Insurance Stipend (starting at $300/ month)

A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.