Counselor - Overland High School

Job Title

Counselor

Assess and provide intervention to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students.

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Perform in all areas of counseling services including guidance services, counseling services, registration process, scheduling, testing/assessments, student academic advisement and orientation programs for students, parents and staff.
  Frequency: Daily; % of Time: 50%
• 2. Gather, interpret and evaluate data for program modification and interventions.
  Frequency: Daily; % of Time: 20%
• 3. Align assessments with state content standards.
  Frequency: Daily; % of Time: 10%
• 4. Positively impact achievement and differentiate services based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.
  Frequency: Daily; % of Time: 10%
• 5. Participate collaboratively with teaching teams to help design curriculum and assessments and pursue best teaching practice.
  Frequency: Daily; % of Time: 5%
• 6. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
  Frequency: Daily; % of Time: 5%

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of successful counseling and teaching experience
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider (SSP) license
• CDE School Counselor (PreK-12) endorsement
• Strong communication, organization and planning skills
• Experience in an educational environment
• Experience with concurrent enrollment and ASCENT programming

• Sedentary work strength level (lifting or carrying up to ten pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a moderate noise level

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement