JOB TITLE: School Counselor

 

JOB LOCATION:

Eagle County School District RE 50J,
948 Chambers Avenue, Eagle, Colorado 81631

 

A School Counselor with our organization performs the following professional duties:

  1. Supports the approved Eagle County School District RE50J curriculum, mission, school improvement plan and district academic achievement plan; and advocates for students with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other governmental agencies using a working knowledge of human development.
  2. Teaches, facilitates and promotes such life skills as problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, goal setting and respect for individual differences.
  3. Provides counseling and guidance to students which may include evaluating career interests/choices and post-secondary planning; and provides student orientation for new and/or transfer students in collaboration with feeder schools.
  4. Serves as a resource to special education staff including attending child studies and student staffing when appropriate.
  5. Maintains a portfolio of work including an Individual Growth Plan that addresses all elements of the license performance appraisal system.
  6. Participates in cluster group meetings focusing on growth goals and action plans. Participates in the development and enhancement of a school-wide culture that promoted professional growth and student learning.
  7. Provides support and knowledge that inspires and encourages the professional growth of teachers at the cluster group meeting and school-wide as resources are utilized for the enhancement of student learning; and contributes to the professional development of other teachers including but not limited to modeling the use and application of exemplary practices regarding affective needs of students, peer support with lesson planning and designing consistent with state standards and district goals.
  8. Plans learning, including selection of content, instructional strategies, and assessments, appropriate for all learners and aligned with District outcomes and State standards.
  9. Teaches to an identified learning objective, presents content accurately, implements a variety of instructional strategies, checks frequently for student understanding, and monitors student progress.
  10. Adapts instruction to meet the learning needs of all students, increasing the probability of advancing their achievement. Serves as a resource regarding academic/social and emotional needs of the children including crisis intervention.
  11. Promotes and maintains student behavior expectations conducive to learning, and maximizes learning time.
  12. Establishes and demonstrates positive human relations with students, parents, other staff members, and the community.
  13. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that meets District expectations and personal professional goals.
  14. Contributes to the decisions made by the District and School regarding school student achievement goals, budget, facility allocation, curriculum revision, and extra-curricular activities.
  15. Ensures the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of all student information.
  16. Complies with District and School policies and procedures including meeting with assigned students at scheduled location and time and supporting systems for communicating student goals and successes to the community and parents.
  17. Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Education:  Master’s degree in counseling


Special Requirements:  Colorado Department of Education license with endorsement in Counseling (or ability to obtain)

 

Salary:  $62,310.00/ year

 

To Apply Send Resumes to:

Eagle County School District

Attn: Human Resources

948 Chambers Avenue, Eagle, Colorado 81631

or at https://www.eagleschools.net/about-us/careers