Must have a School Counselor Certificate through Colorado Department of Education
Must pass and pay for a Fingerprint/Background ClearanceEducation and Experience:

Master’s degree in school counseling
Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License-School Counselor

School Counselor Essential Functions:

Contribute to and/or manage the School Counseling Program using the American School Counselor Associate (ASCA) National Model.
Deliver counseling services through classroom guidance lessons, small groups, and individual counseling.
Use data to design counseling service which supports student achievement; analyze data results and use results to inform stakeholders and continuously improve programs.
Assist with transitions from preschool to kindergarten and from elementary to middle school.
Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement in all ASCA domains (personal/social, academic, and career-readiness).
Counsel students regarding educational issues such as school adjustment, study habits, attendance and college and career readiness plans.
Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
Create and update accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral, academic, and other problems.
Provide crisis intervention to students and staff when difficult situations occur at schools.
Identify cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting students’ development.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress to determine priorities for their children and resource needs.
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Encourage student or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals when necessary.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Advise teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide motivating educational environment.

Middle School Counselor

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