School Counselor 26-27 SY
The Classical Academy High School
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Counselor, High School Department: High School
Date: March 20, 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
SALARY: $49,350-$53,550*
*depending upon previous relevant experience. Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application and resume.
This position includes working with Tier 2 and Tier 3 RtI interventions and facilitating support groups throughout the day. It also includes supporting students with behavioral and mental health needs.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Principal/Assistant Principal
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist students in the areas of emotional and social development
- Provide a comprehensive counseling program and services to meet the needs of The Classical Academy's full-time 9th-12th grade students
- Become an active member of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) team
- Coordinate 504 plans across all assigned programs
- Support students with behavioral and mental health needs, and support teachers with data collection regarding intervention strategies.
- Frequent collaboration with other service providers to develop behavior plans or identify other needs of students.
- Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, the Student Support Team, the Special Education Committee, and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources
- Provide individual and small group counseling as needed – topics include, but are not limited to, social development, conflict resolution, family issues, making healthy choices, and academic planning
- Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and student to agencies when appropriate
- Become a visible body in the school by participating in a variety of school and student body activities
- Assist in transition to from junior high to high school
- Continually plan, evaluate, and revise the counseling program
- Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services.
- Upon request, prepare and submit reports to the TCA Director of Student Support Services
- Actively participate in the district's counseling cohort and attend D20 trainings
- Establish and maintain positive staff relationships
- Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation.
- Attend and participate in Manifestation meetings as needed or requested.
- Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action.
- Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions.
- Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referrals
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Perform other duties as required
EDUCATION:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university required
- Valid Colorado Special Service Provider license for School Counselor is required
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in an education setting preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Effective student management skills
- Student centered; demonstrated success working with students
- Excellent collaborative skills
- Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
- Skill in the use of multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to care for students to help develop a positive self-image
- Knowledge of TCA's mission and commitment to support it
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff
SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS
- Students
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Support Staff
- Parents
- Other departments
- Supervisor
Contacts often involve discussing information and issues that are sensitive in nature and require a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed in both the counseling office and general education classrooms
- Required to work normal business hours with occasional additional hours as needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive. Typical demands require the employee to:
- Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer, other office equipment, and writing utensils
- Frequently be involved in verbal and auditory interaction both interpersonally and through communication devices
- occasionally lift/carry burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. and push/pull/maneuver burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and balance while working or helping students
- Spend equivalent amounts of the time sitting, standing, and walking while performing job duties
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:
- The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
BENEFITS: 0.5 to 1.0 FTE:
The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:
- MEDICAL INSURANCE: There are three options for Medical coverage, including an HSA option; as well as access to OneMedical for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan. The Classical Academy (TCA) makes a monthly contribution toward your medical premiums as an employee.
- DENTAL INSURANCE: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefit
- LIFE INSURANCE/LTD: Employees are provided a $25,000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers Long-term Disability coverage as well. TCA pays the full cost of group term life insurance and long-term disability benefits. Accident and hospital indemnity plans are also available to employees through The Standard, for an additional cost.
- RETIRMENT PLAN: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.
- VOLUNTARY VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA employees.
- WELLNESS PROGRAM: A voluntary wellness program though Orriant is offered in which employees are eligible to earn an incentive of up to $150 for participation AND achievement of wellness activity goals
- RETIREMENT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401(k) through Empower
- MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows employees to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a tax-exempt basis. This reduces your taxable income.
- TIME OFF COMPENSATION: An employee with 0.5 to 1.0 FTE will receive Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE, leave time will be prorated based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act.
- PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members 0.4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Academy.
- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
- Staff Appreciation Meals and Events
Conditions of Employment:
Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.
The Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).