Elementary School Counselor

Brush School District
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BRUSH SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2J

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JOB DESCRIPTION

  • BRUSH SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2(J) Elementary School Counselor

  • Job Description Position Type: Certified

  • Full-Time Building: Thomson Primary

  • Reports To: Building Principal

  • Pay Rate: Salary Schedule

IMPORTANT: These are 3-year, grant-funded positions supported by the Colorado Department of Education School Counselor Corps Grant (SCCG). Continued employment beyond the grant period may be possible if future funding becomes available, but it is not guaranteed.

Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) Option

Applicants who have not yet completed licensure may qualify for employment through Colorado's Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) Authorization, which allows eligible candidates to work while completing their preparation program.

➤ Learn more about TEE: https://ed.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/checklist-initialtempspecialedspecialservices

The Elementary School Counselor provides academic, social/emotional, and early career development services aligned to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model within a comprehensive, data-driven counseling program.

This SCCG-funded role emphasizes building strong character, developing resilience, and fostering students' ability to collaborate effectively with peers and adults. The counselor's work focuses on supporting academic success and preparing students for secondary education by helping them develop the skills and dispositions necessary to succeed within the classroom environment.

The role also prioritizes:

  • Family partnership and engagement

  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

  • Universal prevention programming and early intervention services

The counselor collaborates with educators, administrators, special services staff, families, and community partners to increase attendance, strengthen school readiness skills, support social-emotional development, and remove systemic barriers to student success.

This role includes responsibility for implementing all required SCCG data collection, evaluation, and reporting activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development

  • Design and implement a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive school counseling program aligned to the ASCA National Model.

  • Deliver universal classroom lessons integrated with the school's PBIS framework that build character, resilience, and collaborative skills essential for academic success.

  • Develop targeted interventions through MTSS processes using attendance, behavior, engagement, and academic data.

Student Services

  • Provide individual and small-group counseling focused on:

  • Emotional regulation and resilience-building

  • Social skill development and collaboration

  • Executive functioning

  • Relationship building and character development

  • School readiness and academic support strategies

  • Skills and behaviors that support classroom success and preparation for secondary education

Participate in crisis response and community referrals as appropriate.

Family Partnership & Engagement

  • Lead family engagement initiatives addressing:

  • Attendance improvement strategies

  • School readiness support

  • Character development and resilience at home

  • Behavioral expectations and PBIS practices

  • Academic success strategies

  • Strengthening home–school partnerships

Serve as liaison between families, school staff, and community resources.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Collaborate with educators, administrators, and special services teams.

  • Serve as a member of PBIS, MTSS, and school improvement leadership teams.

  • Lead data-informed problem-solving discussions focused on academic achievement and student readiness for secondary education.

SCCG Data Collection & Accountability

Conduct required data collection, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting aligned with Colorado Department of Education SCCG compliance requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned that are consistent with the purpose of the SCCG program and the ASCA professional school counseling role.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensure

  • Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field required

  • Colorado Special Services Provider License with School Counselor endorsement —OR— Eligibility for Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) Authorization

Experience & Skills 

Elementary or school-based counseling experience preferred. 

Demonstrated knowledge of: 

  • PBIS frameworks 

  • MTSS interventions 

  • Character development and resilience-building programming 

  • Family partnership strategies 

  • ASCA National Model 

  • Strategies that support academic success and classroom engagement 

  • Developmentally appropriate practices for preparing elementary students for secondary education 

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and bending.

  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

  • Ability to perform classroom instruction and group facilitation.

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on education and experience according to the Brush School District salary schedule

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Colorado PERA retirement benefits

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Supportive work environment focused on collaboration and growth

Employment Disclaimer

This job posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of continued employment beyond the SCCG grant funding period.

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