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SCHOOL COUNSELOR, HIGH

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2026

About the role

** Applications will be received until June 30, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

Promote and enhance the learning process for students through an integration of academic, personal/social, and post-secondary development.

What DPS Offers You:

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule.
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.
This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What You'll Do:

Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement.
Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and college/career planning.
Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
Create and update accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Collaborate with parents or guardians, teachers, other counselors and support staff, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral, academic, and other problems.
Provide crisis intervention to students.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their student's progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare students for post-secondary options.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

What You’ll Need:

Minimum Master's Degree required
Master's Degree in Counseling preferred
1+ years of related experience required
Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License with School Counselor endorsement required
Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

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