High School Counselor (Please apply directly to SkyView Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

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• Job Posting Title: High School Counselor (Please apply directly to SkyView Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Job Description

Position: HS Counselor Reports To: Upper School Principal Position Status: Full-Time and Part-Time will be considered Position Class: Exempt Contract Days: 181 days Schedule: M-F Salary/Pay: Staff Compensation & Retention Policy Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PERA Vision Statement: SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow. Mission Statement: SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character. Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Overview: The School Social Worker at SkyView Academy (SVA) provides comprehensive social-emotional support services to students and families in order to promote academic success and overall well-being. The School Social Worker serves as a resource to administrators and teachers regarding mental health, behavioral interventions, crisis response, family engagement, and community resources. The School Social Worker collaborates with the Director of Student Support Services, Executive Director, and other members of the Administrative Team to ensure school-wide practices align with SVA’s vision and mission while supporting students’ social, emotional, and behavioral development. Responsibilities Provide individual and group counseling to students related to academic concerns, behavioral issues, social challenges, and emotional well-being. Work with students individually regarding personal concerns related to home and family relationships, health, school performance, and emotional adjustment. Create and maintain confidential, accurate, and complete student records in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. Collaborate with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and serve as a resource regarding student development and postsecondary planning. Serve as a resource within the school community for academic, social-emotional, and crisis intervention support. Assist students in developing four-year academic plans aligned to graduation requirements and postsecondary goals. Guide students and families through the college admissions process, including college selection, applications, essays, recommendation requests, and enrollment decisions. Support students in career exploration and career readiness planning through interest inventories, pathway exploration, internships, job shadowing opportunities, military options, workforce development programs, and career assessments. Provide information and support regarding scholarships, FAFSA completion, financial aid opportunities, and postsecondary funding resources. Coordinate and facilitate college and career readiness events including college fairs, career fairs, financial aid nights, college application workshops, and informational meetings. Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, trade schools, military representatives, apprenticeship programs, and local business partners. Analyze student outcome data related to college acceptance, career placement, scholarship attainment, and postsecondary readiness to improve programming and services. Advocate for and assist in the planning, development, scheduling, enrollment, and implementation of programs that enhance students' educational experiences, career opportunities, college readiness, and social-emotional well-being. Advise and participate in the development and enhancement of a school culture that promotes professional growth, cultural proficiency, character development, and excellence in student learning. Specific responsibilities may include scheduling, workshops, parent meetings, event planning, college and career programming, crisis management, and other duties as assigned. Experience and Knowledge Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required Current Colorado Department of Education Special Services License as a School Social Worker required Experience working in a school setting preferred Strong knowledge of special education law, IEP processes, and MTSS/RTI frameworks Demonstrated skill in crisis prevention, assessment, and intervention Knowledge of child and adolescent development (PreK–12) Experience supporting students with behavioral and emotional disabilities Excellent documentation, case management, and record-keeping skills Proficient in the use of technology Demonstrates empathy, cultural competence, and the ability to build strong relationships with students and families Strong communication skills with students, parents/guardians, and staff Desired Attributes Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SkyView Academy charter school model, which values Core Knowledge, Classical/College Prep curriculum, foreign language, character education, and service to the community. Other desired attributes include: Previous experience in a PreK–12 educational setting Passion for supporting the whole child: academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development Commitment to developing a whole-school culture that provides appropriate structure for preschool–12th grade Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills Entrepreneurial attitude, sound decision-making, and well-developed case management skills Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining professional boundaries Accountable for personal actions and decisions, and comfortable holding others accountable Accessible and open-minded approach to students, staff, parents, and community Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model within the school and community Send Letter of Interest and Resume To: Human Resources SkyView Academy 6161 Business Center Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Overview: The School Social Worker at SkyView Academy (SVA) provides comprehensive social-emotional support services to students and families in order to promote academic success and overall well-being. The School Social Worker serves as a resource to administrators and teachers regarding mental health, behavioral interventions, crisis response, family engagement, and community resources. The School Social Worker collaborates with the Director of Student Support Services, Executive Director, and other members of the Administrative Team to ensure school-wide practices align with SVA’s vision and mission while supporting students’ social, emotional, and behavioral development. Responsibilities Provide individual and group counseling to students related to academic concerns, behavioral issues, social challenges, and emotional well-being. Work with students individually regarding personal concerns related to home and family relationships, health, school performance, and emotional adjustment. Create and maintain confidential, accurate, and complete student records in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. Collaborate with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and serve as a resource regarding student development and postsecondary planning. Serve as a resource within the school community for academic, social-emotional, and crisis intervention support. Assist students in developing four-year academic plans aligned to graduation requirements and postsecondary goals. Guide students and families through the college admissions process, including college selection, applications, essays, recommendation requests, and enrollment decisions. Support students in career exploration and career readiness planning through interest inventories, pathway exploration, internships, job shadowing opportunities, military options, workforce development programs, and career assessments. Provide information and support regarding scholarships, FAFSA completion, financial aid opportunities, and postsecondary funding resources. Coordinate and facilitate college and career readiness events including college fairs, career fairs, financial aid nights, college application workshops, and informational meetings. Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, trade schools, military representatives, apprenticeship programs, and local business partners. Analyze student outcome data related to college acceptance, career placement, scholarship attainment, and postsecondary readiness to improve programming and services. Advocate for and assist in the planning, development, scheduling, enrollment, and implementation of programs that enhance students' educational experiences, career opportunities, college readiness, and social-emotional well-being. Advise and participate in the development and enhancement of a school culture that promotes professional growth, cultural proficiency, character development, and excellence in student learning. Specific responsibilities may include scheduling, workshops, parent meetings, event planning, college and career programming, crisis management, and other duties as assigned. Experience and Knowledge Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required Current Colorado Department of Education Special Services License as a School Social Worker required Experience working in a school setting preferred Strong knowledge of special education law, IEP processes, and MTSS/RTI frameworks Demonstrated skill in crisis prevention, assessment, and intervention Knowledge of child and adolescent development (PreK–12) Experience supporting students with behavioral and emotional disabilities Excellent documentation, case management, and record-keeping skills Proficient in the use of technology Demonstrates empathy, cultural competence, and the ability to build strong relationships with students and families Strong communication skills with students, parents/guardians, and staff Desired Attributes Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SkyView Academy charter school model, which values Core Knowledge, Classical/College Prep curriculum, foreign language, character education, and service to the community. Other desired attributes include: Previous experience in a PreK–12 educational setting Passion for supporting the whole child: academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development Commitment to developing a whole-school culture that provides appropriate structure for preschool–12th grade Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills Entrepreneurial attitude, sound decision-making, and well-developed case management skills Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining professional boundaries Accountable for personal actions and decisions, and comfortable holding others accountable Accessible and open-minded approach to students, staff, parents, and community Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model within the school and community Send Letter of Interest and Resume To: Human Resources SkyView Academy 6161 Business Center Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 employment@svak12.org To learn more, visit the SkyView Academy Careers webpage. SkyView Academy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. To learn more, visit the SkyView Academy Careers webpage. SkyView Academy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Responsibilities

--- Refer and connect students to appropriate resources to enhance learning and development. --- Support students in the successful transition from each grade level into the next phase. Prepare students for post-secondary options. --- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. --- Encourage two-way communication to enhance and promote the school counseling program. --- Counsel student s to encourage and support academic achievement. Assist students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, truancy, study habits and college/career planning. --- Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling practice and program. --- Provide information to students and parents regarding academic progress, counseling programs, community resources, post-secondary opportunities, etc. --- Align the counseling program to school goals (School Improvement Plan). --- Customize counseling services to meet individual student and school needs. --- Assist in coordinating district, state, and/or post-secondary testing programs. --- Use assessment data to measure student learning and academic growth and analyze results in planning counseling decisions. --- Counsel students to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting their educational situation. Demonstrate age-appropriate counseling practices that meet academic, career, and personal/social needs. --- --- Maintain community partnerships to support students and their families. --- Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills. --- Work collaboratively within the school environment and with appropriate stakeholders to advance the goals of the Counseling Program.

Certifications

Special Service Provider License - School Counseling - Colorado Department of

Education

• Master's
• Degree:
• Counseling
• Skills:
• Position
• Type:
• Charter
• School
• Primary
• Location:
• Skyview
• Academy
• 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: $56,366.00
• USD
• Annual
• Maximum
• Hire
• Rate: $87,743.50 USD Annual Full

Salary Range

$56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 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: July 5, 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.