Student Success Counselor

Job Title:
Counselor

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt

Classification Group:
Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position:
Principal or designee

Pay Plan:
Certified/Licensed

Pay Range:
Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 06/27/2024

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JOB SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: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.

Job Task DescriptionsFrequencyPercentage of Time

1.

Perform in all areas of counseling services including, but not limited to: guidance services, counseling services, registration process, scheduling, testing/assessments, student academic advisement and orientation programs for students, parents and staff.

2.

Gather, interpret and evaluate data for program modification and interventions.

3.

Align assessments with state content standards.

4.

Positively impact achievement and differentiate services based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.

5.

Participate collaboratively with teaching teams to help design curriculum and assessments and pursue best teaching practice.

6.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses,endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• 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