Counselor, School Counseling & Student Support, Education ​/ Teaching

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill.

Website: BVSD.

Location
: US:

CO:

NEDERLAND

School: Nederland Middle/Senior High

Position Title:Counselor

Position

Start Date:

November 2, 2026

Position Type: Teachers-Licensed

FTE:0.50 - 20 Hours per week - Temporary through 02/01/2027

Work Schedule:196 Days

Closing Date: September 17, 2026

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

A BVSD Counselor, under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal will develop, plan and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) standards. The School Counselor will promote student success by supporting BVSD students in the areas of academic, career and social/emotional development.

• Facilitate academic, personal and social counseling.
• Outreach to staff, families and community members.
• Assist with student registration, enrollment and scheduling activities.
• Assist students and families with district/school practices and policies in regards to attendance, graduation requirements, grades, credits, discipline, etc.
• Positively impacts student achievement through innovative instructional strategies.
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the curriculum and content area.
• Effectively manages the learning environment.
• Values student diversity and support the unique learning needs of each individual student.
• Exhibits a growth mindset through participation in high quality professional learning.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, families and community.
• Builds positive relationships and communicate effectively with families.
• Uses inclusive and differentiated instructional practices to support all students.
• Uses data-driven evidence to inform instruction.
• Demonstrates a level of technology proficiency that enhances student learning.
• Contributes to a positive, child centered school culture.
• Follows State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.

Required:

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have licensure application in process with a School Counselor endorsement (must upload license or in process documentation to application). Interim school counselor authorization will also be considered.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• The READ Act SB 19-199 (PDF) and SB22-004 (PDF) requires that all Colorado teachers who provide literacy instruction to students must earn a "READ Act Designation" by meeting specific requirements. If you are hired for a position requiring the READ Act Designation, you will be required to obtain it. Additional information can be found here.

Preferred:

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with school wide adviser/advisee programs.
• Experience with a comprehensive career guidance program Substance and other intervention and prevention experience.
• Ability to manage, analyze, interpret and utilize data.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Experience with various educational settings including Advance Placement and/or International Baccalaureate, vocational education and alternative schools.
• Ability to organize and facilitate major tasks and events.
• Familiar with the American School Counseling Associate standards.

Salary Placement varies…