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School Counselor

We are seeking a School Counselor who will play a key role in supporting the academic, social-emotional, and career development of students in grades 9-12 and our GED program. The ideal candidate is passionate about empowering all students, knnowledgable and skilled in post-secondary planning, and committed to fostering a strong school community.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Academic and Career Counseling

● Develop and implement a comprehensive guidance program aligned with the American

School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards and best practices for alternative

education settings.

● Create and maintain the Master Class Schedule and student schedules in Infinite Campus,

ensuring alignment with graduation and credit recovery needs.

● Develop and manage distribution and communication of student schedules each quarter

using Infinite Campus, ensuring students progress towards graduation and CHSC

receives full funding for all enrolled students.

● Collaborate with the Postsecondary Counselor to support students in developing

Individual Career and Education Plans (ICAP) that outline graduation and post-secondary

goals.

● Establish and manage a College and Career Center, providing guidance on college

applications, FAFSA, scholarships, and career preparation and readiness.Student Support and Engagement

● Build strong, supportive relationships with students to promote engagement in school.

● Track student academic progress and implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

to address individual learning needs, including quarterly credit checks and maintaining

updated credit trackers for all students.

● Provide regular academic progress updates to students, families, and support networks.

● Serve as a liaison between students, families, staff, and administration, ensuring open

communication and advocacy for student success.

● Partner with community organizations to enhance elective course offerings and student

opportunities.

Social-Emotional and Attendance Support

● Identify and address barriers to student achievement by connecting students with

community services and school-based resources.

● Collaborate with CHSC staff to increase attendance, reduce truancy, prevent dropouts,

and improve academic outcomes.

● Utilize Restorative Justice practices to support conflict resolution and student

accountability.

● Engage parents/guardians through phone calls, meetings, home visits, and school events.

● Actively participate in CHSC Parent/Teacher Conferences and Family Nights to foster

strong school-home connections.

Additional Responsibilities:

● Lead Senior Seminar courses in conjunction with the Postsecondary Counselor to support

students in completing their postsecondary plans, preparing their Demonstrations of

Learning, and completing their Capstone competencies for graduation.

● Contribute to new student orientation.

● Facilitate an after-school enrichment program twice per week for at least one quarter of

the school year.

● Support and promote after-school study halls to enhance student achievement.

● Assist with student enrollment and recruitment efforts.

● Contribute to school communications, including updates to CHSC’s Facebook and social

media platforms.

● Perform other duties as assigned by the School Leadership Team.

This position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on students who need a supportive,

personalized, and high-expectations learning environment. If you are passionate about guiding

young people toward success, we encourage you to apply!Qualifications

Colorado High School Charter seeks candidates with strong character, passion for supporting

students of diverse backgrounds and needs, and a relentless commitment to improvement and

learning.

Required:

○ One of the following:

○ Subject matter endorsement on a Colorado teaching license

○ Bachelor’s degree or higher with major in subject matter

○ 36 semester credit hours in subject matter

○ Passing score in subject matter on Praxis exam

○ Commitment to equitable and inclusive practices through professional learning and

individual desire

○ Strong knowledge of teaching methods, learning styles and educational research

related to secondary learners

○ Ability to align curriculum, performance tasks, and assessments with state content

standards

○ Strong communication, organization, and planning skills

○ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly, facilitating positive

relationships with students and coworkers

○ Problem solving skills

○ Proficiency in the use of technology

○ Permanent US work authorization

Desired:

○ Experience working with young people who have struggled personally or

academically in conventional school settings.

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is between $57-263 - $86,841 depending on education and experience. The maximum salary for this position is approximately $90,000. A comprehensive benefits package is included. Teachers are eligible for the Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume to the principal, Micah Rose at mrose@chscharter.org.

Colorado High School Charter is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and school needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. CHSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our schools' success and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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