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Counselor Grade 6th 7th 8th Subject: Counselor

Employer
Jefferson County Public Schools
Location
Golden, CO, US
Salary
Competitive

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ABOUT THE DISTRICT


Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Creighton Middle School has a strong tradition of community support and the student population comes from a wide variety of ethnic, academic, economic, and geographic backgrounds. As a student-centered community, we strive to motivate all learners to achieve high academic and personal growth resulting in preparedness and enthusiasm to achieve lifelong success. Creighton is home to a Jefferson County Gifted and Talented Center Program, which comprises about 20% of our student body. Additionally, CMS offers instruction to students who require intense interventions of academic acceleration, pace, affective development, and advanced investigation or enrichment. Our teachers work to provide an effective and differentiated curriculum designed to meet the unique needs and goals of each student. All students are given the opportunity to succeed with school support and the shared belief that all students are capable of meeting the demands of challenging standards. The CMS faculty and staff work closely with students and welcome the personal interactions that occur on a daily basis. Our educational team consists of over 40 teachers, three school administrators, a Dean of Students, six mental health support professionals that support both academic and social/emotional growth, one library-media specialist, and countless specialists focused on preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century.
Creighton Middle School is proud to house a unique population of students. Creighton students get to experience a multitude of diversity and academic needs making our school truly a remarkable learning experience.

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HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2019Counselor
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00, Hours/Day: 8.00, Days/Year: 195
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654

RESPONSIBILITIES

Required:
- Current School Counselor endorsement on a valid Colorado License.

- Demonstrated skills and abilities to ensure the success of all students.

- Experience working with students individually or in integrated settings such as the regular classroom, team meetings, and in cooperation with classroom teachers.

- Demonstrated knowledge of child abuse, neglect, and child protection procedures, as well as ALP, 504, SST, and Special Education Referral process.

- Effective communicator, demonstrated skills in team building, conflict resolution, decision making, time management, safe school planning, and facilitation of psycho-educational counseling groups

- Knowledge and experience with academic advising, registration and scheduling.

- Experience and willingness to implement programs related to the career and academic domains of the Jeffco Counseling Comprehensive Guidance Program.

- Excellent communication skills in order to facilitate communication with all members of the community, special ed. team members, classroom teachers, students, parents and administrators.

- Demonstrated ability in providing differentiation, interventions and extensions for students.

- Effective collaboration with teammates.

- Demonstrated commitment to team work and systemic programs.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

SALARY

Jeffco Salary Schedules

BENEFITS

Jeffco Benefits


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.

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