SUMMARY Deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that is data driven and aligns to both district and school priorities. Lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote equity and access for all. Provide universal, targeted, and intensive support that match student needs and promote career, academic, and social emotional development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and implement instruction aligned to American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success in classroom/large-group, small-group, and individual settings
Provide short-term counseling in small-group and individual settings
Use the principles of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with the context of a comprehensive school counseling program to provide universal, targeted and intensive support matched to student needs.
Utilize evidence-based counseling theories and techniques that are effective in a school setting to promote academic, career, and social/emotional development for all students.
Adhere to the legal and ethical standards and professional competencies of school counseling to demonstrate high standards of integrity, leadership, and professionalism.
Apply the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success to inform the implementation of the school counseling program.
Develop annual outcome goals and action plans based on student data that address gaps in achievement, attendance, discipline, opportunity, and resources.
Regularly assess counseling program to determine its effectiveness, inform improvements to the design and delivery, and show how students are different as a result of the school counseling program.
Consult as needed when ethical or legal questions arise.
Make referrals to appropriate school and community resources
QUALIFICATIONS Hold current CDE Special Services Provider license with a School Counselor Endorsement. For further information on CDE Special Service Provider licensing requirements, please visit the Colorado Department of Education website.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EQUIPMENT Working knowledge of developmental, learning, counseling, research, and educational theories to impact developmental issues affecting student success. Knowledge of best practices in Professional School Counseling. Ability to communicate and develop effective relationships and function effectively as a team member. Willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of students, staff, families, schools, and the district. Ability to integrate educational theory, research, and expertise into appropriate practices for local contexts, in a style that facilitates positive change and continuous improvement. Must have effective group facilitation skills. Ability to use data to make educationally sound decisions. Skills in conflict resolution, decision making, and time management. Ability to read and interpret documents; write reports and correspondence and apply appropriate mathematical concepts; and to use and integrate technology appropriately in daily work which includes, but is not limited to, efficient voice mail systems, application of basic computer skills to effectively use email, internet, and word processing.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES Duties require knowledge of District and school policies/procedures and applicable state/local/federal laws; facility security; child/adolescent behavior; intervention and mediation skills; and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Position does not require additional supervision responsibilities outside the regular work day/work week, however, student discipline events and conferences with staff may extend beyond the work day in order to ensure timely conclusion of such matters.
The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision, and walking; and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that cannot always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.
