2 Counselor Grade: 9 - 12 Counselor Jobs in Jefferson, CO
JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is Hiring a Counselor Grade: 9 - 12 Counselor Near Jefferson, CO
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Alameda International Jr./Sr. High School (AI) serves more than 1400 students in grades 7 through 12. As a community, we encourage our students to INQUIRE, INSPIRE AND ACT by delivering a challenging international education in which students act to create a better and more peaceful world through inquiry, intercultural understanding and respect.
Alameda has embraced three International Baccalaureate Programme options for students.
We are proud to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to all 7th through 10th grade students and the IB Diploma and IB Career Programme for 11th and 12th grade students.
We offer many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses including Robotics, Computer Technology, Engineering, Horticulture, STEAM and Business.
We are a diverse Title 1 school that embraces each student?s unique abilities and talents.
Special Education students and second language learners have the support of a caring and experienced staff.
Involvement in after school programs, academic competitions and athletics is highly encouraged.
ABOUT YOU
ABOUT THE JOB
Bilingual preferred
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Counselor
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 195
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $66,989.54 Effective as of: 08-16-2022
**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.
Certain Education Support Professional (ESP) jobs may include the value of holiday pay into the hourly rate. Review the Holiday in Rate column of the Education Support Professional Job Title, Wage Plan, Grade document.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Current School Counselor endorsement on a valid Colorado License.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities to ensure the success of all students.
- Experience working with students individually or in integrated settings such as the regular classroom, team meetings, and in cooperation with classroom teachers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child abuse, neglect, and child protection procedures, as well as ALP, 504, SST, and Special Education Referral process.
- Effective communicator, demonstrated skills in team building, conflict resolution, decision making, time management, safe school planning, and facilitation of psycho-educational counseling groups
- Knowledge and experience with academic advising, registration and scheduling.
- Experience and willingness to implement programs related to the career and academic domains of the Jeffco Counseling Comprehensive Guidance Program.
- Excellent communication skills in order to facilitate communication with all members of the community, special ed. team members, classroom teachers, students, parents and administrators.
- Demonstrated ability in providing differentiation, interventions and extensions for students.
- Effective collaboration with teammates.
- Demonstrated commitment to team work and systemic programs.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
Job Summary
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$55k-71k (estimate)
03/17/2023
09/16/2023
LAKEWOOD, CO
<25
2019
<$5M
Elementary & Secondary Education
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