School Counselor, Elementary

Denver Public Schools

Denver, CO, United States
Asca national model
Classroom guidance lessons
Small group counseling
Elementary school counselors help their students achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/ emotional skills in response to issues they face

Job Summary

  • Elementary school counselors help their students achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/ emotional skills in response to issues they face.
  • Contributes to and/or manages the school counseling program using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national model and delivers counseling services through classroom guidance lessons, small groups, and individual counseling.
  • In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

Matching Summary

Elementary school counselors help their students achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/ emotional skills in response to issues they face.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ASCA national model
  • classroom guidance lessons
  • small group counseling
  • individual counseling
  • crisis intervention

Nice-to-have

  • lead for racial and educational excellence
  • dismantle systems of oppression
  • support all students
  • motivating educational environment

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in School Counseling
  • Current Colorado Special Service Provider License
  • Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado

Work Rights

Not specified

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