School Counselor

High School Counselor

Special Service Provider Vacancy High School Counselor - Pikes Peak Early College Special Service Providers are hired on a year only contract - contract renewal for the following year will be done in the spring and continued employment is based on department needs and board of education approval.

Starting Date: July 14, 2026

New Teacher/Licensed Staff Orientation: New teaching/new licensed staff orientation will be held on July 24th & 27th

Experience: District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year relevant experience up to 20 years

Work Schedule: 197 contracted work days

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Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick and personal leave, and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.

Salary: The minimum starting pay is $67,374/year and the maximum salary is $84,831/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience (the maximum credit granted is 20 years).

Job Description: High School Counselor Qualifications and Expectations:

• MA/MS from accredited college or university
• Valid Colorado Special Services Provider License endorsed in area of assignment: 0-21 School Counselor
• Experience with Concurrent Enrollment Advising
• Experience as 504 Coordinator
• Experience with Social and Emotional Student Support
• Experience as Testing Coordinator

About School District 49:

District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work, and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education. EOE M/F/D/V

Application Instructions:

1. Upload full and complete official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree
2. Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions. Please fill in all relevant work experience on your application to ensure correct placement on the D49 pay schedule
3. Upload letter of introduction/cover letter
4. Upload letters of recommendation (optional)
5. Upload current resume
6. Upload Colorado Department of Education issued special service provider license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your license

The entire application process is completed online. Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system. Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located.

Non-Discrimination Disclosure:

District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.