What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Colorado Early Colleges?
*Anticipated start date is August 4th, 2026.
*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Position Purpose
The School Counselor works under the supervision of the Head of School and is responsible for providing social-emotional support services to students to help them achieve academic success.
Job Duties
- Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
- Provides limited, temporary social-emotional support services to students. Provides referrals to outside community groups and services when needed. Provides crisis intervention for students and families as emergencies arise.
- Provides individual and group check-ins and supports for students with emotional regulation, peer relationships, time management, organizational skills, communication, conflict resolution, and decision making skills.
- Collaborates with students, parents, instructors, and administrators in creating and implementing Safety Plans, MTSS Behavior and social Emotional Plans, and threat assessments.
- Participates as a member of the schools health professional team and attends MTSS and IEP meetings as required.
- Maintains strict confidentiality when providing services to students. Maintains complete and accurate student records in IC.
- Attends meetings and professional development as requested by Director of Student Services.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in discipline applicable to school counseling required.
- Colorado Department of Education requires an SSP license for all School Counselors.
- 1-3 years as a school counselor preferred.
Conditions of Employment
- All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
- As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.
Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.
*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Salary : $67,531 - $83,055