School Counselor | Westminster, Colorado

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

Step into a rewarding contract role supporting students growth and development in a vibrant educational setting near Westminster, CO. This full-time opportunity extends throughout the 26/27 school year, focusing on children in grades 3-5. Your expertise in counseling will play a key role in shaping foundational social and emotional learning while helping students navigate academic and personal challenges.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 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

Role 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

You’ll find an environment committed to every child's growth, where your insights will be valued and your contribution truly matters. As you empower young learners to thrive academically and emotionally, your days will be filled with meaningful challenges and rewarding outcomes.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.25 to $56.25. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.