Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Counselor / Social Worker
Date Posted:
6/11/2025
Location:
Parker Core Knowledge
Date Available:
08/01/2025
School Social Worker / Counselor
2025-2026 School Year
PCK is a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School focused on a rigorous Core Knowledge education. Our numerous awards over the years say it all, and US News and World Report named PCK the #1 school in Douglas County, the #1 charter school in Colorado, and the #3 public school in Colorado in 2024. Our staff enjoys competitive pay and benefits (100% employee coverage for medical, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability for full time employees), a supportive administration, and encouragement to pursue continuing education opportunities. Additionally, children of staff members enjoy priority placement on our waitlist, meaning your child is likely to attend the school where you work.
In addition to our outstanding academics, we also have a vibrant community at PCK. We are grateful for the wonderful families who take good care of us. Guests to our school frequently comment on our friendly faculty and warm atmosphere. If you want to use your skills and strong character to make a difference for the next generation, and PCK sounds like the place you want to be, please apply today.
Position Title: School Counselor/Social Worker
FTE/PTE: 1.0
Reports To: School Director
HRS: 40
Primary Function: Student Support Services Tier 2
Anticipated Starting Salary: $53,000-$65,000
Requirements

• Educational Level: MA

• Certification/License Required: CDE Special Services License with endorsement in School Counselor or School Social Work

• Experience: Prior counseling experience is not required but prefered

• Physical Activities: Communicate with students/adults, move throughout the building, working independently, integrating information and making decisions in stressful situations, ability to physically transport student if necessary

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Understanding of the unique and diverse challenges of students (both in their personal and individual lives, as well as within a developmentally appropriate framework) that impact the academic achievement and social emotional wellbeing of elementary and middle school students is essential. Must have strong communication skills and interpersonal skills - building relationships with students/parents/staff members is an essential element of this position. Must be able to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training that includes physically transporting students

Essential Duties

• Designs and implements a school guidance and anti bullying curriculum for classrooms and small groups of students

• Provides responsive services and systems support for individuals and groups of students, including Crisis Prevention Intervention CPI, Handle with Care, and any other crisis events

• Works in collaboration with the admin team, school psychologist, teachers, and other Tier 2 and Tier 3 Intervention team members to design and implement intervention and support for individual or small groups of students

• Works as a team member with school staff, parents and the community to create a caring, supportive climate and atmosphere whereby students can achieve academic success

• Provides classroom instruction for our character program in grades K-3 through "Character Strong" curriculum, instruction and support in executive function through the "Unstuck and On Target" program in grades 4-6, and provides varied activities for character and executive functioning in grades 7 and 8

• Supports middle school Social Studies teachers with the implementation of ICAP

• Supports school-wide character education events and service learning opportunities.

• In collaboration with teachers, monitor and evaluate student needs through the RTI process.

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2025
Anticipated Starting Salary and Benefits
The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $53,000 - $65,000, depending on experience and skill level. PCK offers medical, dental and vision benefits, health savings plan, short and long term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, participation in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan, employee assistance plan, paid sick leave, paid vacation leave and other voluntary benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker Core Knowledge is committed to compliance with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age. This applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotions, training, disciplinary action, termination, and benefits.