MS Counselor in Highlands Ranch, Colorado at Stem School Highlands Ranch

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 public 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 in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:

Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.

Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.

Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.

Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.

Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.

Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.

Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.

Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• School Year: 2026 - 2027

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This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: May 31, 2026