School Counselor

School Counselor

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:
We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.

We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff. We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence.

Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title:

School Counselor

Work Year: 165 days

Department:
Teaching and Learning Services

Reports To:

School Principal

Salary Range:
Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement

Status: FLSA Status:
Exempt

Summary Of Functions:
The primary responsibility of the School Counselor is to utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success through providing preventative services, and to respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.

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.

Required:

• Valid Colorado Special Services License within 60 days from date of hire
• School Counselor Endorsement or Master's Degree in School Counseling, Community Counseling, or Family Counseling and passing the PLACE or PRAXIS exam for School Counseling or Master's Degree in Community Counseling/Social Work and willingness to obtain appropriate Authorization through the Colorado Department of Education and enroll in a Colorado State approved program for School Counseling and completion of program within three (3) years and Proof of acceptance in program and continued progress required prior to the start of each school year.
• Counselor must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options:
  Endorsement on a Colorado Special Services license and Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series) Eligible for a TEE or Alternative Licensing program
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Preferred:

• Three to five years successful teaching experience at the secondary level (demonstrated by references and evaluations, and student growth)
• Experience in a Title I setting
• Previous experience as an Elementary or Secondary Teacher

Skills And Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of American School Counselor Association Competencies and ASCA model
• Ability to write specific learning goals, objectives and outcomes
• Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound decisions
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities
• Ability to use technology and incorporate/teach 21st century skills
• Ability to integrate reading, writing and math throughout the curriculum
• Knowledge of and willingness to uphold ethical and professional school counseling standards
• Demonstrated ability to work with needs of all student populations including, but not limited to, ELL, ESS, GT, and 504's
• Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus
• Positive public relation skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, ability to develop positive relationships with school and community
• Ability to demonstrate communication skills with students, parents, and teachers to enhance the educational, personal, and social aspect of each student
• Knowledge of ICAP development (6th 12th grade students only)
• Knowledge of graduation requirements and college entrance requirements
• Knowledge of career assessments and career counseling (MS & HS…