Counselor (Apply directly with Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

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Job Posting Title: Counselor (Apply directly with Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD) Job Description: Middle/High School Counselor Position Description (1.0 FTE) Summary Staff members at Renaissance Secondary facilitate experiences for students in service of the school’s mission: Through authentic, integrated learning experiences, Renaissance will empower students to become modern learners who are critical thinkers and problem solvers, communicators, collaborators, and creative innovators who contribute to the world around them. The School Counselor is responsible for ensuring student success and growth in the following areas: ● Social/emotional health and wellbeing ● College and Career Planning ● Academic planning Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Specific Responsibilities ● Provides individual and group counseling to students which may include: academic concerns, behavioral issues, social concerns, and emotional support, and demonstrates age-appropriate counseling practices that meet academic, career, and personal/social needs. ● Works with students on an individual basis regarding personal problems related to home and family relations, health, school, and emotional adjustments. ● Creates and updates confidential, accurate, and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. ● Creates and maintains connections with parents/guardians, teachers, other school-based mental-health professionals, and administrators regarding students' behavioral, academic, and other concerns. ● Meets with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress, to determine their priorities for their children, and to serve as a resource for understanding student development and behavior; encourages students and/or parents to seek additional assistance from community providers when necessary. ● Serves as a resource within the building and is available to respond to academic, social and emotional needs of students including crisis intervention. ● Advocates for and assists with the planning, development, scheduling, enrolling, and implementation of programs that enhance a student’s educational experience, career & vocational opportunities, and social and emotional well-being. ● Advises and participates in the development and enhancement of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth and excellence in student learning. Academic, College and Career Planning ● Guides and advises students to ensure appropriate coursework to meet high school graduation requirements. ● Counsels students to encourage and support academic achievement. Assists students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, truancy, study habits and college/career planning. ● Guides and advises students in the development of their Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP); maintains records of required ICAP documentation. ● Assists 11th and 12th grade students with selecting and planning a capstone project, as required for graduation. ● Supports students in the successful transition from each grade level into the next phase. ● Provides information to students and parents regarding academic progress, counseling programs, community resources, post-secondary opportunities, etc. ● Refers and connects students to appropriate resources to enhance learning and development. Required Qualifications: ● Master’s Degree in School Counseling (Secondary Level) ● Special Service Provider License - School Counseling - Colorado Department of Education ● Holistic approach to educating and counseling students. ● Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with teachers/staff/team to meet the needs of students. ● Willingness and ability to manage crisis assessment and intervention. ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ● Patience and resiliency in any and all circumstances. ● Ability to multitask and prioritize. ● Strict adherence to the maintenance of confidentiality. ● Willingness to grow with the position and needs of the school. ● Proficient with technology Preferred Qualifications: ● Knowledge of and experience with MTSS/RTI, ALP/GT, 504. ● Experience with Naviance. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications - RSS salaries are competitive with the Douglas County School District. Application Instructions DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH THIS SITE. ● To apply, please complete the Renaissance Secondary Employment Application available at ● To learn more about Renaissance Secondary, visit our website: . Responsibilities: --- Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling practice and program. --- Align the counseling program to school goals (School Improvement Plan). --- Use assessment data to measure student learning and academic growth and analyze results in planning counseling decisions. --- Counsel student s to encourage and support academic achievement. Assist students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, truancy, study habits and college/career planning. --- Provide information to students and parents regarding academic progress, counseling programs, community resources, post-secondary opportunities, etc. --- Customize counseling services to meet individual student and school needs. --- Assist in coordinating district, state, and/or post-secondary testing programs. --- Counsel students to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting their educational situation. Demonstrate age-appropriate counseling practices that meet academic, career, and personal/social needs. --- --- Maintain community partnerships to support students and their families. --- Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills. --- Work collaboratively within the school environment and with appropriate stakeholders to advance the goals of the Counseling Program. --- Refer and connect students to appropriate resources to enhance learning and development. --- Support students in the successful transition from each grade level into the next phase. Prepare students for post-secondary options. --- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. --- Encourage two-way communication to enhance and promote the school counseling program. Certifications: Special Service Provider License - School Counseling - Colorado Department of Education Education: Master's Degree: Counseling Skills: Position Type: Charter School Primary Location: Renaissance Secondary Charter School One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 185 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $56,366.00 USD Annual Maximum Hire Rate: $87,743.50 USD Annual Full Salary Range: $56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 USD Annual All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 26, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. 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