Counselor @ Fort Morgan High School

MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Counselor at Fort Morgan High School

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting students in the areas of academic success, career and college readiness, and social/emotional development; serving as a resource for students, families, staff, and community; and delivering services within the framework of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver a data-driven, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate school counseling program to all students based on the ASCA National Model.
• Provide:
• 1.) Individual and small group counseling services that support academic, career, and social/emotional development.
• 2.) Classroom guidance lesson centered on the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student
• Respond to student crisis situations and report or refer to appropriate professionals or agencies.
• Support student transitional activities including registration and grade level transitions.
• Assist students and families with educational and/or career planning.
• Provide:
• 1.) Growth opportunities for staff and families.
• 2.) Leadership and expertise in creating a positive school culture and climate that integrates diverse backgrounds, strengths, and needs.
• Facilitate problem-solving skills and conflict resolution.
• Understand and use current job-related technology.
• Collaborate:
• 1.) With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and community partners regarding student needs and concerns.
• 2.) With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and students to develop and implement academic and/or behavior plans and interventions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to:
• 1.) Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
• 2.)  Include and engage families in the student’s education.
• 3.)  Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
• 4.)  Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in:
• 1.) Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.
• 2.) Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
• 3.) Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
• 4.) Professional growth opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver advisory curriculum with a focus on post-secondary exploration, readiness and ICAP completion.
• Coordinate and supervise students’ work experience and internships, to include: placement coordination, collaboration with employers, student supervision and evaluation.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field and special service provider licensure program required.
• Experience working with students in a school setting required.
• Experience counseling students in a school setting preferred. 

Our Community

Fort Morgan, the county seat of Morgan County, is located on the high plains of Colorado, 80 miles northeast of Denver.  Agriculture, livestock feeding and related agribusinesses are the basis of the economy.  Fort Morgan’s rich blend of small town tradition and down home hospitality, provides a wonderful background for residents and their families. The diverse population offers rich flavor to the community and endless opportunities for an enriched life.

Our District

Morgan County School District Re-3 is a progressive district that offers a variety of special programs along with a strong foundational education system.  The district is always looking at ways to increase student offerings and we are very proud of some recent program additions.  The district recently made a strong financial commitment to upgrade all of our school facilities with a focus on security and technology.

Salary : $50,000 - $66,200