Counselor Secondary Long Term Substitute-Wellington Middle​/High School

Position Details

2026-27 Counselor Secondary Long Term Substitute – Wellington Middle/High School, Poudre School District, Wellington, Colorado.

Job

Starting Date:
August 3, 2026

Duration:
Fall semester 2026 (one semester only)

Work Calendar Days: 188

Position:
Full Time (100%)

Salary: $250.00 per day, long-term substitute rate.

Benefits: PERA retirement.

This long-term substitute position will cover a leave of absence for a Secondary Counselor beginning August 10, 2026 through the remainder of the fall semester at Wellington Middle/High School.

To qualify, candidates must have a valid Special Service Provider (SSP) license or Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) Authorization.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Responsible for supporting students in the areas of academic success, career and college readiness, and social/emotional development; serving as a resource for students, families, staff, and community; and delivering services within the framework of the American School Counselor Association Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.

• Plan, organize, and deliver a data-driven, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate school counseling program to all students based on the ASCA National Model.
• Provide individual and small group counseling services that support academic, career, and social/emotional development.
• Deliver classroom guidance lessons centered on the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student.
• Respond to student crisis situations and report or refer to appropriate professionals or agencies.
• Support student transitional activities including registration and grade level transitions.
• Assist students and families with educational and/or career planning.
• Provide growth opportunities for staff and families.
• Lead and create a positive school culture and climate that integrates diverse backgrounds, strengths, and needs.
• Facilitate problem-solving skills and conflict resolution.
• Understand and use current job-related technology.
• Collaborate with administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and community partners regarding student needs and concerns.
• Collaborate with administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and students to develop and implement academic and/or behavior plans and interventions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
  • Include and engage families in the student’s education.
  • Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences and other meetings; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field.
• Special service provider licensure program required.
• Experience working with students in a school setting required.
• Experience counseling students in a school setting preferred.

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid…