What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-8 Counselor position at Bromley East Charter School?
Support the Whole Child. Shape Character, Confidence, and Future Success. Seeking a K-8 School Counselor to join our team!
Why Work for Bromley East Charter School?
For over two decades, Bromley East Charter School has been committed to developing the whole child through rigorous academics, intentional character development, and a culture rooted in choice and critical thinking. Our teachers are backed by a demanding curriculum, high expectations, and a safe, supportive environment where students are empowered to achieve academic excellence.
For over two decades, Bromley East Charter School has been committed to developing the whole child through rigorous academics, intentional character development, and a culture rooted in choice and critical thinking. Our teachers are backed by a demanding curriculum, high expectations, and a safe, supportive environment where students are empowered to achieve academic excellence.
About Your Role as a K-8 Counselor
This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that include providing students in kindergarten up to eight grade comprehensive counseling and support services, as well as facilitating their educational, personal, and social development. The role involves collaboration with educators and parents, maintaining student records, and participating in program development. Additionally, the position requires evaluating student abilities and interests, managing extracurricular activities, and ensuring compliance with administrative policies.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that include providing students in kindergarten up to eight grade comprehensive counseling and support services, as well as facilitating their educational, personal, and social development. The role involves collaboration with educators and parents, maintaining student records, and participating in program development. Additionally, the position requires evaluating student abilities and interests, managing extracurricular activities, and ensuring compliance with administrative policies.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.
Compensation: $58,003 - $79,685 (Depending on Experience)
Compensation: $58,003 - $79,685 (Depending on Experience)
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities
Student Counseling and Support
- Provide guidance and counseling to students on educational matters, including course selection, class scheduling, and registration, while assisting them in overcoming personal, social, or behavioral challenges.
- Deliver crisis intervention services during challenging situations within the school environment and conduct follow-up interviews to assess the fulfillment of student needs.
- Prepare students for future educational endeavors by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance in challenging tasks.
- Identify instances of domestic abuse or other familial issues and advocate for students or parents to seek additional support from mental health professionals.
- Offer students with disabilities access to assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance in utilizing facilities.
- Collaborate with educators and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs, as well as the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Engage with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss student progress, resolve issues, and establish priorities for student resources.
- Participate in meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and contribute to committees.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive student records in compliance with legal requirements, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Prepare detailed reports on student activities and progress as mandated by administration.
- Assess students' abilities, interests, and personality traits through tests, records, interviews, or professional sources, and compile occupational, educational, and economic information to assist in formulating and achieving vocational and educational goals.
- Observe students during classroom and recreational activities to evaluate their performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Sponsor and oversee extracurricular activities, including clubs, student organizations, and academic competitions.
- Establish and enforce administrative policies and regulations governing student behavior.
Assist with other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Needed to be Successful
Education and Experience Needed to be Successful
- Master’s degree in school counseling or related field is required.
- A valid Colorado teaching Special Services License is required.
- 4 years of experience as an elementary or middle school counselor, or related experience is preferred.
Specialized Skills
- Advanced ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
- Advanced ability to understand human behavior and adjusts one’s own action in relation to other actions.
- Advanced negotiation and conflict management skills regarding situations with students, teachers, or families.
- Advanced ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Advanced ability to effectively manage multiple competing deadlines.
- Advanced ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English for interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, writing routine reports and correspondence, speaking before a group of customers or employees, and leading activities.
Applications Will Be Accepted Until 10/02/2026 or until the position is filled
Why Join Bromley East Charter School?
At Bromley East Charter School, we prioritize the well-being of our employees by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:
- Full benefits eligibility beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employee-only coverage; affordable rates to add a spouse, partner, or children through age 26
- 100% employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance — no cost to you
- Up to $3,850/year employer HSA contribution if you enroll in a high-deductible health plan
- Mental health & wellness support including free therapy and coaching sessions (Modern Health), 24/7 virtual care (Teladoc), and a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement security through PERA, with strong employer and employee contributions
- Paid time off, flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities
Come be part of a team that values your health, financial security, and personal growth!
Bromley East Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Salary : $58,003 - $79,685