School Counselor, Sunnyside Elementary School, FTE

Position: 2026/2027 School Counselor, Sunnyside Elementary School, 0.5 FTE
Durango School District is accepting applications for a part-time Elementary School Counselor to join the team in the 26/27 school year at Sunnyside Elementary School. Must hold Colorado Department of Education, Special Services, Counselor license by the start date of the position. Begins 8/17/2026.

Job Title:

School Counselor - Small School

Pay Grade:
Licensed Salary Schedule Job Family:
Special Services Providers

FLSA:
Exempt Department:
School Based

Typical Work Year: 10 Months Prepared Date: 12/14/16; 7/15/24;
Rev 2/18/2026

SUMMARY:

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the Small School Counselor promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. This role assesses student needs, monitors performance, and consults with instructional staff to provide strategies for academic and personal growth. In addition to general counseling duties, this position provides specialized social work and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) minutes for students with disabilities and implements the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for student wellbeing.

The Small School Counselor also serves as back-up coverage for the school principal when they are out of the building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Instructional & Program Support:

* Plan and implement services that support students in content areas.

* Provide adaptive services based upon identified unique characteristics of students and communities.

* Implement the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for student wellbeing.

* Implement programming designed to increase postsecondary workforce readiness and Portrait of a Graduate skills.

* Student Wellbeing & Specialized Services:

* Provide social work and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) minutes for students with disabilities as required by individual programming.

* Respond to student mental health crises by offering education, prevention, and access to crisis/short-term counseling.

* Work with and counsel identified students to enhance personal/social growth and increase responsibility for behavior.

* Provide resources for students to improve interpersonal relationships, learn problem-solving skills, and resolve conflicts.

* School Culture & Leadership:

* Assess school culture and climate to ensure an inviting, respectful, and inclusive environment.

* Serve as back-up coverage for the school principal when the principal is out of the building.

* Create accessible learning environments characterized by acceptable student behavior and appropriate strategies.

* Consult with and assist instructional staff with program modifications to support student growth.

* Collaboration & Compliance:

* Maintain constructive lines of communication with families and professionals to build partnerships.

* Provide training and tools to enable parents/guardians to meet their child's academic and social-emotional needs.

* Lead and assist with Site-Based MTSS, RTI, IEP, and Child Study meetings.

* Meet all legal requirements and timelines for professional practices including IEPs, ICAPs, 504s, and graduation plans.

* Monitor data to set trends and implement programs to close achievement gaps.

* Make referrals to community resources as needed.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Assure the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to ensure that students are supervised at all times.

* Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.

* Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.

* Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property.

* Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.

* Use the District's internet and E-mail…