School Counselor

Description

Position:
School Counselor & 504 Coordinator

FTE: 0.54 FTE

Schedule:

Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with adjustments as needed for student needs, meetings, professional development, and school operations.

Salary: $29,400 for a full 10-month school-year appointment (approximately August 18–June
3). For the 2026–27 school year, compensation will be prorated based on the employee’s actual start date, anticipated to be in November.

Position Summary

The School Counselor & 504 Coordinator supports the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of students at Laramie Montessori Charter School. The counselor provides direct student services, consultation, coordination of supports, and collaboration with staff, families, and outside providers.

This position also serves as the school's primary coordinator for Section 504 processes, helping ensure eligible students receive appropriate accommodations and support and that required documentation, meetings, implementation, and review processes are completed.

The School Counselor works collaboratively within LMCS's Montessori environment and supports school-wide systems designed to promote student well-being, independence, belonging, and successful participation in the school community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Counseling and Social-Emotional Support

• Provide individual and small-group counseling and social-emotional support to students.
• Support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or school-related challenges.
• Help students develop skills related to emotional regulation, problem-solving, relationships, self-advocacy, conflict resolution, and school success.
• Respond to student concerns and provide appropriate short-term support, referral, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to identify appropriate strategies and supports for individual students.
• Support students' successful participation in the Montessori classroom and broader school community.

Behavioral and School-Wide Student Support

• Collaborate with staff regarding student behavior, regulation, and social-emotional needs using Nautilus systems.
• Support implementation of LMCS school-wide behavioral and social-emotional practices.
• Assist staff in identifying proactive strategies, accommodations, environmental supports, and interventions.
• Participate in student re-entry, problem-solving, restorative, or support planning when appropriate.
• Help identify when students may need additional intervention, evaluation, or outside services.

Section 504 Coordination and Management

Serve as LMCS's primary coordinator for Section 504 processes, including:

• Receive and help coordinate referrals for students who may qualify for protection and accommodations under Section 504.
• Gather relevant educational, behavioral, medical, and other information needed by the 504 team.
• Coordinate and schedule initial eligibility, accommodation planning, and review meetings.
• Facilitate or participate in 504 team meetings.
• Maintain accurate and confidential 504 records and documentation.
• Develop and document 504 Plans based on decisions made by the student's 504 team.
• Distribute plans and ensure appropriate staff members understand required accommodations.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff regarding implementation of accommodations.
• Monitor implementation of 504 Plans and address questions or concerns regarding accommodations.
• Coordinate annual reviews and reevaluations within required timelines.
• Communicate with families regarding the 504 process, meetings, accommodations, and student needs.
• Collaborate with administration, teachers, health staff, special education personnel, and outside providers as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with applicable Section 504 requirements, LMCS…