Counselor; C17 Closing

Position: Counselor (C17) Closing 2/29/2026
Title:

Licensed School Counselor Employee Group & Grade:
Professional/Exempt

Reports To:

Principal, Assistant Principal, or Designee Starting Salary Scale: $59,000 - $72,500

Calendar Year: 200 days

Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado Date Written/Revised:
March 2025
* All applications must be complete to be reviewed
* Why Work at GOAL High School?

Great Mission and Great Culture.

Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.

Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.

Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.

Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications.

Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.

Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.

The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA).Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.

Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.

Employee Assistance Program.

The school provides a laptop, cell phone and additional equipment as needed.

Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.

GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).Purpose of Job:

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the school counselor promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to student needs. The school counselor provides support to all students through a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association’s framework, focusing on academic, post-secondary, and social emotional needs, helping all students to develop the skills necessary to be productive members of society.

To provide on-site direct support to the site staff and students in the overall management and operation of the school, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Assist with a wide range of tasks, including overseeing student discipline and fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities:

Show Up:
Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team Connect:
Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team Succeed:
Become a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society

Physical Presence:
Must be able to maintain a regular on-site presence to effectively support students, collaborate with colleagues, and fulfill the responsibilities of the role. While virtual work may be permitted based on specific site needs and work responsibilities, the ability to be physically present at designated locations as needed is essential to the successful execution of this position’s duties.

Essential Responsibilities Counseling Program Implementation and Evaluation Academic:
Academic Advising, Individual Career and Academic Plans, Graduation Planning and Academic Skill Development Career:
Post-Secondary Planning and Transition and Career Development Social/Emotional:
Communication, Conflict Resolution and Preventative Skill Development Major Duties All Domains Designs, delivers, evaluates and revises an effective and comprehensive high school counseling curriculum to all students focusing on ASCA’s Academic, Career, and Personal/Social Domains Collects and reviews evaluative data to ensure a successful counseling program which links the school counseling program to student academic progress

Measures results of the school counseling program activities through data analysis and yearly audits and shares results as appropriate with key stakeholders

Establishes and maintains an…