School Counselor

POSITION: School Counselor  School Year)

Grade Level: Hiring for a high school position

Location:

College View High School, Denver, CO

Salary: $65,000-$83,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. Relocation stipend for applicants 75 miles or more from Denver.

Employment Status:
Full time, fixed school year (until 6/30/2029), benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO).

Start Date:

First day of new staff training on July 23, 2026.

Our School Counselors are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through providing triaged direct counseling services to our students, leading through crisis intervention, supporting in adult development, and collaborating on how to build strong school culture.

• Provide short‑term, evidence‑based individual and group counseling to general education students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges that interfere with school success.
• Develop and implement Social‑Emotional Support Plans for students whose mental health needs impact their access to education.
• Progress monitor direct and indirect services to ensure they help students and adjust accordingly when needed.

• Lead immediate crisis response using evidence‑based protocols regarding suicidality, self‑harm, and threats to others.
• Develop post‑vention plans that include direct and indirect supports for students in the aftermath of a crisis.
• Collaborate with culture leaders to ensure safety and support plans are implemented with fidelity.

In addition to foundational responsibilities, providers can take on projects aligned to their passions, such as:

• Supporting the school’s attendance system by developing attendance plans that provide resources to families and working with community organizations to provide wrap‑around interventions.
• Delivering professional development and coaching for staff on trauma‑informed practices and other social emotional areas.
• Providing proactive and responsive family support, including training opportunities, resource navigation, and consistent communication to strengthen school–home partnerships.
• Planning and facilitating school‑wide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programming, and leading small‑group SEL instruction to promote positive identity development, coping skills, and relational skills among students.

Contribute to the broader school community by supporting events such as student recruitment, orientation/onboarding, and extracurricular programming (e.g., clubs, school duties).

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling.
• Current and valid School Counselor License or equivalent.
• Unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school, reach their most ambitious post‑secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive counseling practices.
• Self‑awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve.

• Spoken Spanish.
• Training and experience in restorative and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Demonstrated experience providing mental health support in a school or youth‑centered setting.
• Experience working with English Learners.
• Demonstrated success working with students of color and students with varied abilities.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: competitive pay and total rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator‑focused mental‑health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• Growth & Opportunity: weekly 1:1 coaching, data‑driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Rewards & Recognition:
  Core Value and TOAST awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Whole Human Wellness: access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Thriving in Colorado: 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out‑of‑state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our…