Counselor - Elementary (Apply directly to Skyview Academy - DO NOT APPLY ONLINE WITH DCSD)

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Job Posting Title:

Counselor - Elementary (Apply directly to Skyview Academy - DO NOT APPLY ONLINE WITH DCSD)

    

Job Description:

Vision Statement:
SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.

Mission Statement:
SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character.

    

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Overview:

The school counselor advocates for students; provides and assesses interventions to ensure student success; promotes an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students; provides assistance to students and their families in making educational, occupational, and life plans; provides direct and indirect counseling services to students who are exhibiting

symptoms of social, emotional, and/or academic difficulties that interfere with their academic or social progress; and develops, promotes, and maintains good relationships with SVA parents and co-workers. 

Responsibilities:  

 Provides individual and group counseling to students which may include: academic concerns, behavioral issues, social concerns, and emotional support. 

 Works with students on an individual basis regarding personal problems related to home and family relations, health, school, and emotional adjustments. 

 Provides Tier 2 intervention support for students 

 Creates and updates confidential, accurate, and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

 Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

 Creates and maintains connections with parents/guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators regarding students' behavioral, academic, and other problems.

 Meets with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress, to determine their priorities for their children, and to serve as a resource for understanding student development and behavior.

 Encourage students and/or parents to seek additional assistance from community providers when necessary.

 Advocates for students with parents, teachers, community resources, school

administrators, and other governmental agencies using a working knowledge of human development.

 Serves as a resource within the building and school district that responds to

academic/social and emotional needs of students including crisis intervention. 

 Advocate for and assist in the planning, development, scheduling, enrolling, and implementation of programs that enhance a student’s educational experience, career & vocational opportunities, and social & emotional well-being. 

 Advises and participates in the development and enhancement of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth, cultural proficiency, and excellence in student learning.

 Other duties as assigned

Experience and Knowledge:

 A minimum of a Master’s Degree in School Counseling Concentration or Related Field; hold a current Colorado Department of Education Special Services License 

 Excellent recording skills including report writing and record keeping

 Proficient in the use of technology

 Demonstrates skill in crisis assessment and intervention.

 Demonstrates knowledge of Response To Intervention

 Demonstrates knowledge of developmental needs of students PreK - 12.

 Demonstrates understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.

 Demonstrates excellent communication skills in regard to student progress to student, parent/guardian and staff. 

Desired Attributes:

Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SkyView Academy charter school model which values Core Knowledge, Classical/College Prep curriculum, foreign language, character education, and service to the community.

Other desired attributes include:

 Previous experience in educational setting is desirable

 Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence and Classical methods of instruction preferred

 Passion for developing a whole-school culture that provides appropriate structure for grades preschool-12

 Precise, persuasive and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills

 Entrepreneurial attitude, solid decision-making and well-developed management skills

 Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs

 Accessible with an open-minded approach to students, staff, parents and community

 Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community.

Please submit cover letters and resumes to our online Applicant Portal

Mail documents to: 6161 Business Center Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO  80130

To learn more visit the website: skyviewacademy.org

SkyView prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

    

Responsibilities:

--- Provide information to students and parents regarding academic progress, counseling programs, community resources, etc.

--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

--- Use assessment data to measure student learning and academic growth and analyze results in planning counseling decisions.

--- Align the counseling program to school goals (School Improvement Plan).

--- Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.

--- Deliver counseling services through classroom guidance lessons, small groups and individual counseling.

--- Demonstrate age-appropriate counseling practices that meet academic and personal/social needs.

--- Assist in coordinating district and state testing programs.

--- Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling practice and program.

--- Maintain community partnerships to support students and their families.

--- Support students in the successful transition from each grade level into the next phase.

--- Manage a counseling program in order to encourage and support academic achievement and personal/social development.

--- Customize counseling services to meet individual student and school needs. Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting their education.

--- Encourage two-way communication to enhance and promote the school counseling program.

--- Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.

--- Refer and connect students to appropriate resources to enhance learning and development.

--- Work collaboratively within the school environment and with appropriate stakeholders to advance the goals of the Counseling Program.

    

Certifications:

Special Service Provider License - School Counseling - Colorado Department of Education

    

Education:

Master's Degree: Counseling

    

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

    

Primary Location:

Skyview Academy

    

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

 

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

 

FTE:

1.00

    

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

   

Minimum Hire Rate:

$56,366.00 USD Annual

   

Maximum Hire Rate:

$87,743.50 USD Annual

   

Full Salary Range:

$56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

   

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

October 24, 2026