Middle School Counselor (Apply directly with STEM Charter School Highlands Ranch - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

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• Job Posting Title: Middle School Counselor (Apply directly with STEM Charter School Highlands Ranch - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Job Description

About Stem School Highlands Ranch At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 free Charter School in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us on our goal to redefine limits and unleash potential. Our Commitment to Diversity: STEM School Highlands Ranch is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. We strive to maintain a work environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination. Our Core Beliefs: 1. Create an environment of respect and success. 2. Nurture unlimited human potential. 3. Leverage the power of collaboration. 4. Optimize resources. 5. Impact the world ethically and positively. 6. Reinvent and adapt. What We Expect: At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we expect our team members to be agile learners who design thoughtful and engaging initiatives that ensure maximum impact and engagement. What You Can Expect: You will join a community of committed professionals who engage in constant collaboration and innovation to nurture unlimited potential for both students and staff.

Benefits

STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: ● Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month). ● Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date). ● Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program. ● Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Position Overview: We are seeking a passionate and skilled Middle School Counselor to support students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This role involves working closely with students, staff, and families to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Key Responsibilities: ● Provide individual and group counseling on academic (executive functioning skills, study habits, etc.), personal, social, and behavioral challenges. ● Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, school adjustment, ICAP, study habits, and college/career planning. ● Secondary student course scheduling. ● Counsel students on personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational situations. ● Deliver counseling services through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling. ● Provide crisis support to individual students when needed; collaborate and provide resources to families when needed. ● Implement and coordinate 504 meetings and plans for students. ● Analyze data and use results to inform stakeholders and continuously improve programs. ● Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling practice and program. ● Work closely with admin and members of the mental health team to plan, deliver, and promote social-emotional programming that can be embedded within the school framework. ● Maintain community partnerships to support students and their families. ● Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills. ● Perform other duties as requested Qualifications Required: ● Masters Degree in School Counseling ● Special Service Provider Initial License or Special Service Provider Professional License (School Counseling) - Colorado Department of Education ● Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills ● Ability to collaborate with teachers, administrators and families to support student success ● Experience in case management, counseling, and crisis intervention ● Strong organization and problem-solving skills ● Experience with student crisis support and safety assessments ● Experience with peer mentoring/tutoring, Multi-Tiered System of Supports/Response-to-Intervention, and 504 would be helpful, but not required. ● At least 2 years experience of middle or high school counseling is preferred. ● Knowledge of both Mac and PC, Google Essential Physical Requirements: ● Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds. ● Ability to stand or walk for 90 minutes. ● Ability to run short distances. ● Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting.

Schedule

• ● Day shift ● Monday to Friday ●
• School
• Year: 2026 - 2027 ●
• School
• Days: 200 #SJ2025
• This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
• May 30, 2026
• Compensation: The pay range for this role is $62,150 - $131,345 USD per year.

Responsibilities

Certifications: Teaching License - Colorado Department of

Education

• Bachelor's
• Degree (Required)
• Skills:
• Position
• Type:
• Charter
• School
• Primary
• Location:
• STEM
• Charter
• School
• One
• Year
• Only (Yes or
• No):
• No
• Scheduled
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• FTE: 1.00
• Approx
• Scheduled
• Days
• Per
• Year: 185 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
• Minimum
• Hire
• Rate: $1.00
• USD
• Annual
• Maximum
• Hire
• Rate: $75,000.50 USD Annual Full

Salary Range

$1.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annual All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 4, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.