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Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.
Position: School Counselor
Our Vision
The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:
- Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
- Are invested in success for their future.
- Attain high levels of literacy and 21st century skills.
- Are engaged in active citizenship.
- Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.
Position Summary: The role of this position is to support students in developing positive skills and strategies for engaging in the learning environment of the classroom. The goal of this position is to maximize student achievement through screening, assessment, individual and/or group support and/or skill building services and consultation for students with social emotional needs. This position will be key to our students’ ability to successfully engage in learning while at school.
Typical Responsibilities:
- Participation in the process of Response to Intervention (RtI)/Multi-Tier Systems of Support (MTSS) which includes development of behavioral support plans with the input of the MTSS team.
- Provide real time pull-out behavior support to students who are struggling in the classroom setting to help them practice social emotional skills and coping mechanisms.
- Provide individual or group sessions that focus on trauma informed practices as well as social emotional skills and coping mechanisms.
- Navigating and accessing community resources for students and their families.
- Participate in school-based plans for emergency situations and crisis interventions.
- Collaboration with faculty in areas of student need, e.g. behavior management, crisis, abuse, etc.
- Ongoing parent communication/contact.
- Documentation, which includes but is not limited to record keeping, progress notes, and data collection.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Candidate Profile:
Education and Certification:
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling is preferred
- Colorado Department of Education License for school social work or eligible for CO state licensure
Experience and Skills:
Experience assisting with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic and classroom support
- Consulting with teachers, parents and administrators
- Providing individual and group counseling / therapy
- Excellent communication skills
Culture and Fit:
- Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1
- Desire to work as a member of a dynamic team
- Openness to feedback and willingness to share ideas
- Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality
Reports to: Principal / Assistant Principal
Supervisory Duties: None
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activities:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Talk
X
Listen
X
Weight and Force Demands:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
Mental Functions:
Amount Of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
X
Analyze
X
Communicate
X
Copy
X
Coordinate
X
Instruct
X
Compute
X
Synthesize
X
Evaluate
X
Interpersonal Skills
X
Compile
X
Negotiate
X
Work Environment:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme Cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme Heat (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with explosives
X
Risk of radiation
X
Vibration
X
Vision Demands:
Required
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
X
Noise Level:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
The signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.
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Employee Name (Print) Employee Signature Date
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Supervisor Name (Print) Supervisor Signature Date
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)
Director of Human Resources
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1136
titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us
504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)
Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118
504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us
M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at:
www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies
CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN
El Distrito Escolar Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 no discrimina contra ninguna clase protegida identificada por el Estado de Colorado. La falta de habilidades para hablar inglés no será una barrera para la participación o la admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:
Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento (Título II/ADA, Título VI)
Justin Schmitt, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1135
titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us
504 Oficial de Cumplimiento (Sección 504)
Lisa Megel, Director Ejecutivo de Servicios para Estudiantes Excepcionales
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1118
504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us
Las políticas de gobierno escolar de M-CSD RE-1 se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web en:
www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies
11.28.23 DKR
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Referenced Policies: AC, AC-E-1, AC-R (Option 1), AC-R-2*, JB, JBA, JBA-E, JBB*, JII-R
NOTE: Federal law requires districts to provide continuing notification of non-discrimination statements and the Title IX coordinator’s contact information. This information must be published in student, parent, and employee handbooks, course catalogs, program/employee application forms, and recruitment materials. 34 C.F.R. § 106.8.