School Counselor at Caprock Academy

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

College and Career Readiness Counseling, ICAP Coordination, Advanced Placement Program Coordination, Testing Coordination, Academic Planning, Master Schedule Development, SEL Counseling, Community Resource Assistance, IEP/504/ALP Support, Suicide Risk Assessment, Classroom Counseling Lessons, Group Counseling, Discipline Collaboration, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description Caprock Academy is seeking a School Counselor. Caprock Academy is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Colorado Charter School Institute and utilizes the timeless principles of classically oriented education. As a person integral to Caprock Academy’s team, the School Counselor will maintain the integrity of, advocate for, and facilitate the implementation of Caprock Academy’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values of character, accountability and academics. Caprock Academy follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades K–8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. The foundation of our academics are rooted in classical education philosophy and pedagogy, following the grammar, logic and rhetoric trivium. The school’s mission is to help all students achieve their highest academic and character potential using proven, accelerated academic programs while providing a safe environment. This mission is achieved through our vision of strengthening the community through the involvement of parents, educators, and community leaders working together to provide an environment that fosters academic excellence and develops strong character in our students. We shape global citizens who set life goals and practice lives of service and virtue. A school counselor at Caprock Academy works with students and staff members in order to ensure that all students meet their potential academically, socially, and emotionally as well as with post-secondary readiness. Through scheduled visits, classroom counseling lessons and college and career transition meetings, all students are served in a way that challenges them and helps them to grow into global citizens that can think for and advocate for themselves. The school counselor might also assist the Special Education department as needed with observations and assessments of students to help determine what is needed to best help them to succeed. FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week PAY RANGE: starting salary REPORTS TO: Head of School Requirements Essential Duties Ability to work with all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade but the focus for this position is on grades 7th through 12th grade Provide college and career readiness counsel Work with Students on ICAP coordination and student support Advanced Placement program coordination and testing SAT, PSAT and NMSQT Testing and Coordination High School course requests, schedule changes and academic planning K-12 master schedule development 7-12 SEL counseling Assist students and families to acquire community resources Work with students on plans, i.e. IEP, 504, ALP, etc. regarding social emotional goals contained within those plans Collaborate with families/teachers/administrators regarding student issues as needed Conduct suicide risk assessments Present pertinent monthly classroom lessons to 7th to 11th grade in collaboration with instructional staff Provide student group counseling opportunities Works closely with deans and school discipline issues Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred Master’s degree in counseling (Required) from a CACREP accredited school Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License with School Counseling endorsement Abides by and is affiliated with ASCA guidelines Thorough understanding of the Caprock family handbook and employee policies/procedures Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook Ability and willingness to work effectively with colleagues and team members Professional and personal integrity Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be able to pass a background check CPR and First Aid certification CPI certification Required Documentation Application Current Resume Letters of Recommendation (including email addresses and phone numbers) Post-Secondary Transcripts (if applicable) Benefits: Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) including employer contributions Health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance Earned PTO (complies with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act) EEO Statement Caprock Academy is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law. *Application deadline is March 31st 2026 Job begins Spring 2026

Responsibilities

The School Counselor ensures all students meet their potential academically, socially, and emotionally, focusing heavily on grades 7th through 12th, including college and career readiness and post-secondary transition planning. Responsibilities also involve coordinating testing (AP, SAT, PSAT), assisting with academic planning, providing social-emotional learning (SEL) counseling, and potentially supporting the Special Education department with assessments.