Position Title:  School Counselor (6th-12th)
Exempt
Site: Olathe Middle/High School
Direct Supervisor: Building Principal
Contracted Length Term: Counselor HS: 193 Days
Salary Schedule: High School Counselor (range $53,734 - $85,763 based on the 25/26 salary schedules, related experience and education)
Start Date: Late July 2026

Welcome to Olathe Middle/High School!
We're a proud AVID school nestled in the heart of rural Colorado, part of the Montrose County School District. Serving grades 6 through 12, our close-knit campus is home to around 525 incredible students. What truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to building strong, meaningful relationships with every student. We believe that connection is the foundation of learning, and we work every day to create a school culture where students feel seen, heard, supported, and inspired.

At Olathe, we believe that all students can learn and succeed�and we are deeply committed to helping them reach their fullest potential. We hold high expectations for every learner and provide the support and encouragement they need to rise to the challenge. Our focus on strong academics ensures that students are not only meeting standards but also developing critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Whether they need extra help or are ready for advanced opportunities, we strive to meet students where they are and help them grow from there.

We're dedicated to preparing students for success beyond high school�whether that's college, trade or vocational school, the military, joining the workforce, or exploring other meaningful paths. Our goal is for every student to graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in their next chapter.

Our teachers and staff take the time to truly get to know each student, to understand their goals, their challenges, and their unique strengths. These connections allow us to guide and support our students as they grow into confident, capable individuals ready to take on whatever comes next.

Our team thrives on a strong sense of collaboration and mutual support. At Olathe, you'll find a collegial atmosphere where teachers lift each other up, share ideas, and work together to ensure student success. We believe in the power of teamwork and professional trust�our educators are never alone in their efforts. Whether it's co-planning lessons, mentoring one another, or celebrating wins big and small, our staff is united by a shared commitment to students and to each other.
We're looking for educators who care deeply about students, value strong relationships, believe in the potential of every child, and want to be part of a supportive and inspiring community. Olathe is more than just a school�it's a family. And we're confident you'll feel right at home here.

Check us out at: https://www.mcsd.org/olathemiddlehighschool_home.aspx

Benefits
At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
 
Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.
 
Summary of Position: MCSD is searching for a dynamic 6-12 Counselor to join our team. This candidate will work with staff and students across all grade levels and program models.  A successful candidate should demonstrate a passion and commitment to the programming model as well as to the role and function of high school counseling.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs individual and group counseling and guidance functions and activities.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes student information by using educational historical data, test results, and through the use of interview techniques.
• Appraises student interests, apti�tudes, and attitudes utilizing a variety of assessment strategies and techniques.
• Serves as a resource to site and District personnel, and members of the school community.
• Meets, confers, and counsels with parents, school personnel, and members of various youth serving agencies in developing alter�native solutions to student educational, curricular, social, and emotional problems and concerns.
• Plans and uses effective strategies for guidance curriculum for the classroom based on student needs
• Assists in the development and monitoring of individual education plans for students with exceptional needs.
• Maintains a liaison with social service and youth service agencies in pursuing referral follow up activities.
• Pursues evaluation and research activities to determine counseling and guidance effectiveness.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of master student program calendars.
• Assists in identifying school program needs and participates in developing school instructional programs geared to meet individual pupil needs.
• Assists in the planning, development, and conduct of programs that enhance student educational, career, and vocational oppor�tuni�ties, including speaker programs, student visitation programs, and other similarly related activities.
• Establishes, maintains, and monitors the mainte�nance of a variety of files and records pertaining to student counseling, guidance, and related matters.
• Assists students in effectively analyzing and developing alternative solutions to behavioral, educational, social and emotional problems and concerns.
• Assists in resolving welfare and attendance problems and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and presents, as requested, a variety of management related reports pertaining to site counseling and guidance functions and activi�ties.
  Build positive relationships with all stakeholders: staff, students, families, community
• Support, monitor, plan, and oversee students': scheduling needs, graduation requirements, career and post-secondary readiness, counseling needs
• Meet annually to help students develop and monitor their Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP).
• Attend IEP meetings as applicable
• Perform district suicide prevention protocol and threat assessment protocol as needed
• Design and update 504s with students/families and communicate to staff annually and as needed
• Attend meetings, staff training, conferences, and other ongoing professional development
• All other duties as assigned

Education/Certification:

• MA or higher in school counseling
• Possession of licensure from the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in School Counseling

Experience: 

• Two years of successful public school counseling experience. 

Knowledge of and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• ASCA National Model for School Counseling
• Infinite Campus or other student management systems
• Human development and teaching adolescents of various ages

Abilities:

• Execute excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Solve minor technology issues
• Apply classroom management theory/skills/protocols/structures

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, and handling and working with instructional and assessment materials and objects.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.