Secondary School Counselor

Secondary School Counselor

The Secondary School Counselor will serve students across both secondary campuses, supporting smooth transitions into high school and beyond. This role places specialized emphasis on Colorado's statewide Postsecondary "Big Three" priorities:
In-Demand Industry Credentials, College Credit Aligned to Post-Secondary Pathways, and High-Quality Work-Based Learning Opportunities. These priorities support statewide goals related to post-secondary enrollment, persistence, and completion. The counselor will support students' transitions from middle school through graduation (6-12) and into college, workforce training, credentials, apprenticeships, military service, or direct employment ensuring equitable access for all Estes Park learners.

Key Focus Areas in Estes Park include:
Attendance & Achievement intervention and improvement, Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) and individualized student goals, and family engagement centered on future planning and student success.

Essential Duties &

Responsibilities include:

• Post-secondary & Academic Readiness:
  Collaborate with current counselors to implement a comprehensive counseling program aligned to SCCG and the ASCA National Model with a primary focus on the "Big Three". Lead student supports related to career exploration & pathway planning, work-based learning, industry credential access, concurrent enrollment and college credit options (TCC, AIMS, and FRCC), FAFSA completion & financial aid literacy, post-secondary applications & enrollment verification, graduation pathway support and academic/credit tracking, transition programming from middle to high school and high school to post-secondary environments, coordinate college and career fairs, campus visits and informational sessions, work-based learning experiences, military & apprenticeship engagement, transition events and onboarding activities.
• Student Services:
  Provide individual, group, and classroom counseling aligned to academic planning & credit completion, post-secondary goal-setting, ALP development, implementation, and monitoring, attendance monitoring and intervention strategies, social-emotional development & skill-building, graduation readiness and pathway identification, design and deliver data-informed intervention supports for attendance, achievement, and engagement.
• Transitions & Community Partnerships:
  Coordinate middle-to-high school transitions. Build partnerships with colleges & universities, CTE & workforce programs, employers & industry partners, military recruiters, community agencies and organizations, apprenticeship & internship providers, family & caregiver engagement.
• Facilitate workshops and information sessions related to graduation requirements & planning, FAFSA & financial aid, post-secondary exploration & decision-making, ALP goals & student supports, attendance awareness & family partnership strategies.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, mental health providers, and MTSS teams to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions. Participate in school and district committees supporting attendance, ALPs, post-secondary readiness, and student transitions.
• SCCG Data Collection & Accountability:
  Conduct required SCCG tracking, data collection, evaluation, and reporting. Monitor SCCG-related accountability metrics including Post-secondary Big Three outcomes. Administer needs assessments & surveys. Maintain accurate records and documentation per district and SCCG standards. Participate in SCCG state reporting submissions, continuous improvement cycles, and program evaluation.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:
Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field required. Colorado Special Services Provider License with School Counselor endorsement OR Eligibility for Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) Authorization. Experience & Skills (Preferred):
Secondary counseling or post-secondary advising. Familiarity with Colorado graduation pathways, concurrent enrollment & credentialing programs, FAFSA and financial aid systems, workforce & apprenticeship options, ALP and ICAP processes, attendance intervention frameworks, ASCA National Model & data-driven counseling practices.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to facilitate classroom presentations, events, and meetings. Frequent walking, standing, and sitting. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Reports To:

Building Principal or designee

Employment Disclaimer:
This job posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of continued employment beyond the SCCG grant funding period.