School Counselor

Caprock Academy is seeking a School Counselor. Caprock Academy is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Colorado Charter School Institute and utilizes the timeless principles of classically oriented education. As a person integral to Caprock Academy's team, the School Counselor will maintain the integrity of, advocate for, and facilitate the implementation of Caprock Academy's Vision, Mission, and Core Values of character, accountability and academics. Caprock Academy follows the Core Knowledge curriculum in grades K-8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. The foundation of our academics are rooted in classical education philosophy and pedagogy, following the grammar, logic and rhetoric trivium. The school's mission is to help all students achieve their highest academic and character potential using proven, accelerated academic programs while providing a safe environment. This mission is achieved through our vision of strengthening the community through the involvement of parents, educators, and community leaders working together to provide an environment that fosters academic excellence and develops strong character in our students. We shape global citizens who set life goals and practice lives of service and virtue.A school counselor at Caprock Academy works with students and staff members in order to ensure that all students meet their potential academically, socially, and emotionally as well as with post-secondary readiness. Through scheduled visits, classroom counseling lessons and college and career transition meetings, all students are served in a way that challenges them and helps them to grow into global citizens that can think for and advocate for themselves. The school counselor might also assist the Special Education department as needed with observations and assessments of students to help determine what is needed to best help them to succeed.FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary ExemptEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-timeWORK HOURS: 40 hours per weekPAY RANGE: starting salary $50,000/annuallyREPORTS TO: Head of SchoolRequirementsEssential DutiesAbility to work with all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade but the focus for this position is on grades 7th through 12th gradeProvide college and career readiness counselWork with Students on ICAP coordination and student supportAdvanced Placement program coordination and testingSAT, PSAT and NMSQT Testing and CoordinationHigh School course requests, schedule changes and academic planningK-12 master schedule development7-12 SEL counselingAssist students and families to acquire community resourcesWork with students on plans, i.e. IEP, 504, ALP, etc. regarding social emotional goals contained within those plansCollaborate with families/teachers/administrators regarding student issues as neededConduct suicide risk assessmentsPresent pertinent monthly classroom lessons to 7th to 11th grade in collaboration with instructional staffProvide student group counseling opportunitiesWorks closely with deans and school discipline issuesOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in related field preferredMaster's degree in counseling (Required) from a CACREP accredited schoolColorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License with School Counseling endorsementAbides by and is affiliated with ASCA guidelinesThorough understanding of the Caprock family handbook and employee policies/proceduresProficiency with Microsoft Office and OutlookAbility and willingness to work effectively with colleagues and team membersProfessional and personal integrityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be able to pass a background checkCPR and First Aid certificationCPI certificationRequired DocumentationApplicationCurrent ResumeLetters of Recommendation (including email addresses and phone numbers)Post-Secondary Transcripts (if applicable)Benefits:Enrollment in Colorado's Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) including employer contributionsHealth, dental, vision, employer paid life insuranceEarned PTO (complies with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)EEO StatementCaprock Academy is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law.