Counselor

For School Year 2026-2027

189-Work Day Calendar

Annual Salary: $59,490 (Actual Salary will be based on skills, competencies, and like experience) (salary will be prorated at 50% for 0.5 FTE) https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

Job Summary

Create an engaging classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for college and career readiness. Communicate clearly in verbal and written formats with students, parents, and teammates. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of students. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day. Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing protocol.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• The School Counselor helps students overcome problems that impede learning and assists each student in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for his/her personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women.
• The Counselor is responsible for providing an appropriate guidance program that will produce student knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the educational, career, and personal domains.
• The Counselor orients students to their school environment and to the systems and people with whom they have contact.
• Assesses student knowledge, skills, and attitudes to determine the areas in which the student needs assistance.
• Provide appropriate group and/or individual counseling as necessary for students to achieve program goals and demonstrate competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education, Training And Experience

• Possess or be eligible for Colorado Department of Education Special Services License with a K-12 School Counselor Endorsement.
• Master's Degree or higher in School Counseling or CACREP-accredited Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling.
• Completion of a School Counseling program.
• Prior School Counseling experience preferred.
• Experience as a classroom teacher preferred.
• Transcripts required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.
  
  

Note: Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

Application Procedure

Click on the red "Apply" button to complete an online application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you.

FLSA: Exempt