School Counselor, McAuliffe K-8 STEM Academy (2026-2027 School Year)

Greeley, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
School Counselor/School Counselor

Date Posted:
3/25/2026

Location:
McAuliffe K-8 STEM Academy

School Counselor McAuliffe STEM Academy (2026-2027 School Year)

Classification: Exempt

Date Posted:March 25 2026

Contract Length/ Days: (2026-2027/ 190 Days)

Salary: Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the employees education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Click here for more information.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program voluntary life insurance through PERA and 401(k) 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Article VII of the Master Contract covers the leave opportunities available for certified staff including sick and discretionary leave. More information about all leave options can be found here.

Reports to: School Principal

Deadline for application: Until-Filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
Masters degree in Counseling
Valid Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider license with school counselor endorsement

Preferred:
CPI training (training provided)
Bilingual preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:Lead for the development and implementation of a robust high school MTSS program. Facilitate and support staff learning around the MTSS model tiered interventions awareness of early warning system indicators de-escalation strategies and a common vocabulary in working with students on grades attendance behavior and college-going aspirations. Support small student groups and advisory classes in facilitation and creation of lessons that support the MTSS program to be implemented across the school in supporting student academic and social/emotional growth. Applicant must have the ability to relate to and work with young adolescents and must be willing to work collaboratively with a school team. Extra duties may include providing counseling advising tutoring mentoring family involvement activities career education programs and activities post-secondary information workshops and college campus visits.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and lead the Multi-Tiered System of Support program provide professional development to staff teachers and principals ensuring the implementation and build capacity of other staff to lead the MTSS program.
Assists students in orientation to school procedures and academic opportunities.
Awareness of high quality evidenced-based instruction intervention and assessment practices.
Encourages students to participate in school and community activities.
Analyze student and school data to support MTSS framework.
Mediates conflicts with students and works with small student groups and advisory classes.
Awareness of Early Warning System Indicators.
Confers collaborates and consults with parents teachers colleagues administrators and community professionals to help students and families.
Completes suicide threat assessments and safety plans for students involved in violent situations.
Serves as student advocates to help students and families respond to life events.
Provide students with information about education opportunities financial aid career exploration motivation and self-awareness through workshops and individual counseling advising and mentoring.
Provide support for grant expectations goals objectives and activities in accordance with state and federal law.
Maintain timely and accurate records of attendance program participation grades enrollment information notes files and any other program related data and assist with the decision making process analyzing/evaluating data.
Participate in staff meetings team building and development sessions professional development opportunities school faculty meetings and district/department meetings.
Develop and maintain relationships and networks with college partners counselors tutors and student support services business partners GEAR UP professionals etc.
Provide information and referrals of community and educational resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications:

Demonstrated respect for and understanding of low-income students and families with a positive attitude.
Strong writing organization computer presentation skills and public speaking skills.
Strong human relation skills.
Proficiency in using data to make decisions
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Ability to perform all functions of the position.
Ability to make sound professional judgement
Experience in classroom management and/or instruction

Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:Ability to sit for long periods of time numerous distractions visual auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Travel: None

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity religion national origin ancestry age genetic information veteran status marital status or disability. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees prospective employees and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue Greeley CO 80631
Phone:
Email address:

Position Type:School Counselor/School CounselorDate Posted:3/25/2026Location:McAuliffe K-8 STEM AcademySchool Counselor McAuliffe STEM Academy (2026-2027 School Year)Classification: ExemptDate Posted:March 25 2026Contract Length/ Days: (2026-2027/ 190 Days)Salary: Salary placement on our Certified S...