Middle School Counselor
BRUSH SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2J
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Job Description
Title: Middle School Counselor
Position Type: Certified, Full-Time
Building: Brush Secondary Campus
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 Secondary School Counselor delivers comprehensive counseling services aligned to the ASCA National Model with a specialized emphasis on Colorado's statewide Postsecondary "Big Three" priorities:
In-Demand Industry Credentials
College Credit aligned to a clear postsecondary pathway
High-quality, real-world Work-Based Learning opportunities
These priorities support state accountability goals related to postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion outcomes.
This SCCG-funded role supports students' transitions from middle school through graduation and into postsecondary education, workforce training, apprenticeship programs, military service, or industry certification pathways—ensuring access and success for all learners.
The counselor's work emphasizes keeping students engaged in the classroom, supporting academic achievement, fostering healthy peer-to-peer relationships, building resilience, and developing strong character. These foundational skills enable students to remain focused on their educational goals and successfully transition to postsecondary opportunities.
The counselor leads academic planning, FAFSA completion efforts, graduation pathway coordination, college and career programming, postsecondary applications, and student intervention services.
This role includes responsibility for implementing all required SCCG data collection, evaluation, and reporting activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Postsecondary & Academic Readiness
Develop and implement a counseling program aligned with Colorado's Big Three framework.
Support students with:
Career exploration
Industry credential pathway access
College credit opportunities
FAFSA completion and financial aid literacy
Postsecondary applications
Enrollment verification and persistence tracking
Coordinate career fairs, college campus visits, work-based learning placements, and transition events.
Student Services
Provide individual and small-group counseling focused on:
Academic planning and credit completion
Graduation pathway tracking
Postsecondary goal setting
Classroom engagement and academic focus
Building resilience and character development
Developing healthy peer relationships and collaboration skills
Develop attendance and achievement interventions based on student data that support students remaining engaged in class and focused on their academic and postsecondary goals.
Transitions & Partnerships
• Coordinate grade-level transitions.
• Partner with colleges and universities, CTE programs, apprenticeship providers, employers, workforce agencies, military recruiters, and community organizations.
Family Engagement
Facilitate family workshops focused on:
Graduation planning
FAFSA completion and financial aid education
Postsecondary transition support
Collaboration
Collaborate with administrators, educators, and MTSS teams to design academic and behavioral interventions that support students' classroom engagement, academic success, and postsecondary readiness.
SCCG Data Collection & Accountability
Conduct data collection, tracking, evaluation, and reporting aligned to Colorado Department of Education SCCG requirements.
Monitor graduation progress and Big Three alignment.
Administer needs assessments and surveys.
Maintain accurate documentation of counseling services.
Participate in SCCG state reporting submissions and continuous improvement cycles.
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
Secondary counseling or postsecondary advising experience preferred.
Knowledge of:
Colorado graduation pathways
College access, credentialing, and workforce pathway systems
FAFSA and postsecondary transitions
Data-driven intervention design
ASCA National Model
Strategies that promote classroom engagement and academic achievement
Character development and resilience-building approaches for secondary students
Physical Requirements
Ability to facilitate classroom presentations, meetings, and community events.
Frequent standing, sitting, and walking.
Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
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.