School Counselor, Grades 3

About The Academy

The Academy of Charter Schools is a public PK‑12 school of choice located in Westminster, Colorado. We pair a rigorous, content‑rich curriculum with opportunities to explore strengths and passions to achieve the highest standards for all. Our mission is to help all students grow into college‑ready, exemplary citizens by combining academic mastery with personal empowerment to drive lifelong success. We serve our full community by intentionally developing a school culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are currently hiring a School Counselor, Grades 3‑5, for the 2026‑2027 school year. The role involves providing services to students in each grade level to promote and enhance the learning process through an integration of academic, personal/social, and post‑secondary support.

The school year starts August 3, 2026 and ends June 4, 2027.

• Designs/implements prevention and intervention strategies to assist students, staff, and administrators in increasing academic, behavioral, and social/emotional achievement at school.
• Provides direct mental health services to students through individual or group counseling.
• Utilizes a variety of techniques to facilitate more effective functioning within the educational environment.
• Obtains and uses information about individual students to increase achievement.
• Shares knowledge and evidence‑based interventions with staff, administrators, and parents.
• Functions as a member of a school staffing team.
• Serves as a link between the school, parents, and community; fosters a professional relationship and encourages participation of all in the learning experience of students.
• Maintains appropriate communication with other educational institutions, outside agencies, and the community.
• Develop and/or participate in professional enrichment activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery.
• Model for and instill The Academy’s six Core Values into students whenever possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling.
• Education Specialist (EdS) preferred [or doctorate (PsyD, PhD)].
• Professional experience at federal agencies, state agencies, local agencies, private clinics, or hospitals directly related to the job.

• Licensed as a School Counselor through the Colorado Department of Education.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Strong customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Authorizer policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

• Operating knowledge of student and special education database applications within 30 days of hire.
• Operating knowledge and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word.

Reports to:

Level Principal or Designee. Direct reports: none.

This position has no budgetary responsibilities.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Salary range starts at $63,000 plus additional for verified experience.
• Medical benefits: 100% paid for employees on select plans.
• PERA retirement benefits.
• Other benefits and paid leave details are available to full‑time employees.

The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.