Cortez - High School Counselor

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

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 21 st 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:

• Meet with individual students.
• 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 eligibility for CO state licensure.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience assisting with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic and classroom support.
• Consultation 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

Job Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $57,000 to $72,600 Per Year

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information:

• Amy Mac Bean
• Montezuma-Cortez School District RE‑1
• Cortez, Colorado 81321
• Phone:
• Email:

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. For more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the 504 Compliance Officer listed in the contact information above.