School Counselor

THE CLASSICAL ACADEMYPOSITION DESCRIPTIONTitle: Counselor Elementary Department: ElementaryDate: Updated May 23rd 2025 FLSA Status: ExemptWork Year: Academic CalendarSalary: $49350-$53550**depending upon previous relevant starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application and resume. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESProvide a comprehensive counseling program and services to meet the needs of The Classical Academys full-time K-6 and Cottage School Program with teachers staff and parents to enhance the effectiveness in helping students; and to provide support to other elementary education barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational to referrals from school administration parents teachers the Student Support Team the Special Education Committee and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resourcesWork with Tier 2 and Tier 3 RtI interventions and facilitate support groups throughout the students with behavioral and mental health needs and support teachers with data collection regarding intervention collaboration with other service providers to develop behavior plans or identify other needs of 504 process and consult on 504 accommodationsORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPReports directly to the Building Principal The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any JOB FUNCTIONSAssist students in the areas of emotional and social developmentParticipate as an active member of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Crisis TeamCoordinate 504 plans across all assigned with faculty staff and parents to better understand and meet the needs of all individual and small group counseling toward social and emotional competency through RTI or Special Education intervention appropriate referrals of students and parents to outside agencies and specialists when a visible body in the school by participating in a variety of school and student body activitiesAssist in transition to junior high and high schoolContinually plan evaluate and revise the counseling program. Seek out resources to request prepare and submit reports to the TCA Director of Student Support ServicesActively participate in the districts counseling cohort and attend D20 trainingsEstablish positive staff relationshipsServe on student support teams and special education committees at assigned schools in the student records to identify previous barriers and/or parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral and participate in Manifestation meetings as needed or students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and student to agencies when other related work as JOB FUNCTIONSPerform other duties as requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:Masters degree from an accredited college or university requiredValid Colorado Special Service Provider license for School Counselor is requiredEXPERIENCE:Experience in an education setting preferredKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Excellent organizational and interpersonal skillsEffective student management skillsStudent centered; demonstrated success working with studentsExcellent collaborative skillsEnergetic creative innovative flexibleSkill in the use of multimedia and computer technology to enhance learningAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to care for students to help develop a positive self-imageKnowledge of TCAs mission and commitment to support itAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with students parents and staff SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTSTeaches and interacts with studentsServes a continuum of students in a variety of settingsCollaborates with Director of Student Support Services classroom teachers and other professionalsWorks closely with the School Psychologist to plan for student needsContacts often involve discussing information and issues that are sensitive in nature and require a high degree of professionalism and ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in both the counseling office and general education classroomsRequired to work normal business hours with occasional additional hours as neededPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all demands require the employee to:Frequently use eye hand and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer other office equipment and writing utensilsFrequently be involved in verbal and auditory interaction both interpersonally and through communication devicesoccasionally lift/carry burdens weighing up to 30 push/pull/maneuver burdens weighing up to 100 bend kneel crouch and balance while working or helping studentsSpend equivalent amounts of the time sitting standing and walking while performing job dutiesCOGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:The staff member may be required to analyze communicate compare compile compute coordinate copy evaluate instruct negotiate synthesize reason and use interpersonal skills. BENEFITS: 0.5 to 1.0 FTE:The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:MEDICAL INSURANCE:There are three options for Medical coverage including an HSA option; as well as access to OneMedical for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan. The Classical Academy (TCA) makes a monthly contribution toward your medical premiums as an INSURANCE:Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefitLIFE INSURANCE/LTD: Employeesare provided a $25000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers Long-term Disability coverage as well. TCA pays the full cost of group term life insurance and long-term disability benefits. Accident and hospital indemnity plans are also available to employees through The Standard for an additional PLAN: Administered by Colorado PERA this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your VISION INSURANCE:EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA PROGRAM:A voluntary wellness program though Orriant is offered in which employees are eligible to earn an incentive of up to $150 for participation AND achievement of wellness activity goalsRETIREMENT OPTIONS:Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401(k) through EmpowerMEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:This account allows employees to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a tax-exempt basis. This reduces your taxable OFF COMPENSATION:An employee with 0.5 to 1.0 FTE will receive Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE leave time will be prorated based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members 0.4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Professional Development OpportunitiesStaff Appreciation Meals and EventsConditions of Employment:Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the selected applicant shall be required to verify within 72 hours of employment her/his legal right to be employed in the United Classical Academy does not discriminate based on age race religion national origin disability gender or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).