Counselor

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Summit Middle Charter

Position Title: Counselor

Position Start Date: August 1, 2025

Position Type: Charter

FTE: 1.0 

Work Schedule: 195 Days - 12 Months 

Closing Date: May 30, 2025

Reports To: Principal

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

To apply, visit: https://jobs.bvsd.org/ - click on application. The position is open until filled.

Summit Middle Charter School:

Summit Middle Charter School located in South Boulder is a tuition-free, public charter school in the Boulder Valley School District serving grades 6,7,8. As a three-time National Blue Ribbon award winning school, Summit provides a rigorous academic curriculum focused on students who want to be challenged and are willing to work hard. Summit values creating stimulating, intellectually challenging learning experiences and supporting students to strive at all times to do their best and most thoughtful work. Summit teachers inspire in students a lifelong love of learning, a commitment to self-development, and a willingness to be engaged, constructive citizens. Summit’s faculty is the cornerstone of our community of scholars and we support professional growth and development in a collaborative manner.

Summit Middle Charter School is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries: Office for Civil Rights -http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html

Summary:

School Counselor - Middle School - Full time 195 days, begins August 2025. 

The Counselor works closely with the Principal and administrative team to uphold and enact the mission of the school. The Counselor demonstrates knowledge, abilities, and attitudes necessary to implement and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program. Employ evidence-based practices to enhance access to educational services and programs. Possess a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the home, school and community and collaborate with all members of the education team to strengthen those connections. Through advocacy, leadership and reflection, supports students in the areas of academic achievement and social emotional learning. 

Qualifications: 

The elements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position: 

• MA in a related field is a plus 
• Counseling certificate is a plus 
• Three years of successful school based job experience desired 
• Strong collaboration, coordination and organization skills
• Expertise in student relations and human development 
• Strong collaboration, team-based communication, coordination and organizational skills