*Job Description
-Middle School Counselor*
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Description:
**The Middle School Counselor is responsible for offering counseling and guidance with the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth of all students. Through direct observation, group settings, one-on-one sessions, and work with teachers and parents, the middle school counselor ensures the school curriculum and environment accommodate all students. The school counselor will collaborate with several different professional/departmental groups to support social, emotional, behavioral, and academic interventions. This position maintains positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, peers, and community members and provides the best possible opportunities for student development and growth, both educationally and personally.

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*Reporting Relationships:
**Reports to: Middle School Principal and Restorative Interventions Counseling Director
**Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory position.

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*Compensation:
**This is a full-time, 209-day position. Salary is outlined in the Teacher Salary Schedule, which can be found on the school’s website under ‘Financial Transparency.’ See a detailed outline of benefits and additional compensation at the bottom of the job description.

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*Essential Functions:
**Collaboration:
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** Meets regularly with administrators and counseling department to create a collaborative team approach*
** Provides academic counseling and works with AVID teachers to create college and career pathways for students as well as build successful academic strengths for middle and high school success*
** Collaborates with administrators and works actively on the master schedule to provide the best outcomes and opportunities for students.*
** Provides academic checks for student success on assigned caseload on a continuous basis.*
** Collaborates on and supports MTSS, Restorative Practices, and appropriate social/emotional/behavioral interventions.*
** Conducts observations to gather data and inform intervention process.*
** Works within a referral system, using referrals from teachers, MTSS teams, administrators, parents, or students to assess the need and coordinate relevant, evidence-based interventions and services.*
** Provide classroom management training and specific tools to teachers to assist with students' specific needs.*
** Participates in suicide risk assessments and threat assessments, partnering with a larger team and administrators.*
** Provides curriculum-based counseling as needed to individuals and groups of students.*
** Acts as liaison to connect students and families to outside resources as needed.*
** Regularly communicates with parents of students who present as needing additional supports/counseling intervention.*
** Works with groups of students to address subjects such as bullying, conflict resolution, teamwork, and tolerance of diversity.*
** Works with the counseling department, administration, and larger stakeholders to create and implement systems to address subjects such as bullying, conflict resolution, teamwork, and tolerance of diversity.*
** Works with individual students as needed on challenges at home or school, coping strategies, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and self-esteem.*
** Serves as a member of the Crisis Team, reporting as a counselor.*
** Participates as a member of ASCA, staying current in best practice in school counseling and striving to perform within the ASCA National Model.*
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**Curriculum:
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** Help raise student awareness and improve coping skills as proactive SEB education to prevent problems before they start.*
** Help to plan grade-level appropriate events, as needed, that will meet the needs of all students. Examples include the Sign of Suicide presentation, Back to School Night, College and Career expo, Parent Education Sessions, etc.*
** Work with Restorative Interventions Director, AVID district director, site leaders and coordinators, and counseling team to support larger school initiatives, curriculum rollouts, and related events.*
** Creates meaningful SEL lessons to foster and promote social/emotional/behavioral growth of all students in 6th through 8th grade.*
** Provide professional development and individualized training as needed for teachers and peers in areas of school mental health topics, SEB interventions, and academic supports, when appropriate.*
** Provide guidance and support and/or direction of socio-emotional learning, restorative practices, and academic interventions, and enrichment activities.*
** Work with groups of students, sometimes in the classroom, or in a group space to teach on topics of concern to the school community (behavior bands, trends, etc).*
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**Additionally:
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** Attend all required in-service trainings.*
** Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community.*
** Maintain and deepen current educational learning on an ongoing basis.*
** Staying current on with emerging trends in child psychology, coping strategies, and student behavior.*
** Regular and timely attendance.*
** Perform other duties as assigned.*

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*General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills:
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** Must possess a valid Professional License.*
** Masters in School Counseling.*
** Prefer experience working with diverse student groups, high-needs student groups, and socio-economically disadvantaged student groups from various backgrounds to achieve exceptional results in academics.*
** Comfortable embracing and using education-related technology.*
** Innovator with an entrepreneurial drive committed to new ideas in the spirit of charter school possibilities.*
** Knowledge in the use of student performance data to drive instructional practices.*
** Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community.*
** Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.*
** Commitment to mission and vision of the school.*
** Creative and flexible in time of change.*
** Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work.*
** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.*
** Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (conflict management and resolution).*
** Excellent organization skills.*
** Experience with second language learners.*
** Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.*
** Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.*

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*Working Conditions:
**Exposure/Noise Level:* Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions. Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.*
**Mental Functions:* Analyze, collaboration, communicate, compare, compilation of data, compute, coordinate, copy, direct, evaluate, instruct, interpersonal skills, present, report, synthesize.*
**Physical Activities:* O?ce environment including computer interface. Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and heavy person-to-person interaction with students, parents, peers, and community members.*
**Weight and Force Demands:* Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 25 pounds).*
**Other:* May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.*
**Note:_ In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, during the 2020-2021 school year, school staff are critical employees and are expected to perform work on campus as required._

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*Why work for Pinnacle?
**As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

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** Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid for the employee)!*
** Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click* HERE* to learn more)!*
** PERA 401K, 403B, and Roth IRA retirement options!*
** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!*
** Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!*
** Short and Long Term Disability!*
** AFLAC add-ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans!*
** Employee Assistance Program with up to four free counseling sessions!*

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*If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!

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*About Pinnacle:
**Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute, the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2,000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street, Thornton, CO.

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*We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.

Primary Location
The Pinnacle Charter School
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Salary Range
$48,160.00 - $163,644.00 / Per Year
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Shift Type
Full-Time
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JOB CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Meghan Hampe
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Title
K-12 Restorative Interventions Counseling Coordinator
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Phone

Email
meghan.stets@pinnaclecharterschool.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,160.00 - $163,644.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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