Barone Middle School Counselor

Meeker School District Re-1 is seeking qualified individuals to fill the open Middle School Counselor position who assists students in their personal development to support the learning process.

Meeker School District has an approximate enrollment of 720 students in grades Pre-K through Twelve. Barone Middle School has approximately 175 students 6th-8th. We are seeking an individual who has the understanding of the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of school aged students. The Meeker Re-1 School District is seeking an enthusiastic person who wants to join a staff committed to “Excellence in all we do”.

Salary Scale: $43,015 - $92,482 annual.

Date Available: Position begins August 1, 2024

Job Functions/Qualifications:

  • It is imperative that the person employed in this position display, at all times,

    acceptable professional and ethical standards. These expectations are as

    follows, but are not limited to: confidentiality, courtesy, cooperation and positive

    attitude, reliability/punctuality, timeliness in respect to deadlines, respectfulness

    toward others

  • Works with students on an individual basis to help solve personal problems

    related to home and family relationships, peer relationships, health and emotional

    adjustments.

  • Works with students in small groups to help solve personal problems related to

    home and family relations, peer relationships, health and emotional adjustments.

  • Works with students in need of de-escalation and conflict resolution

  • Confers with parents whenever necessary.

  • Advises administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.

  • Assists in RTI/MTSS meetings.

  • Works to discover and develop special abilities of students as well as helping

    students resolve educational handicaps.

  • Takes an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents

    and the community.

  • Assists in writing and implementation of 504 plans, ICAP, and other student

    specific plans as needed

  • At least three years of successful teaching experience

  • A valid license as a school counselor, school psychologist, or working toward a

    valid license

  • A master’s degree, or equivalent, representing intensive coursework in the

    principles and practices of educational guidance, testing and measurement,

    counseling, administration of guidance services and the psychology of learning.

  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as district administration and the

    school board may find appropriate and acceptable

  • Other job duties as assigned. To view the full Job Description, click HERE.

Applications: Please submit application/resume/references to:  Certified application can be found HERE.

Jessica Browning- Human Resources Director

Meeker Re-1 School District

School Administration Office

555 Garfield Street/P.O. Box 1089

Meeker, CO  81641

Telephone: 970-878-9040

FAX: 970-878-3682

E-mail: admin@meeker.k12.co.us

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary negotiable based upon qualifications and experience

  • Current salary schedule can be found here: MSD 24/25 Salary Schedule

  • Fully paid health, dental and life insurance for employee and $119 towards dependent health coverage.

  • Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) member account with employer contribution of 21.4%.

  • 11 personal/sick days

  • Probationary Contract for 3 years

  • Coaching opportunities at the Middle and High School.

  • Reimbursement of moving expenses; up to $1,000 for in-state moves, and up to $2,000 for out-of-state moves.

Timeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will close on May 6, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

Meeker Area Chamber: https://www.visitmeekercolorado.com/

The Meeker School District Re-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The educational programs, activities and employment opportunities offered by Meeker School District RE-1 are offered without regard to race, color, sex (which includes marital status), sexual orientation (which includes transgender), religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, disability or need for special education services.  Inquiries regarding alleged unlawful discrimination or harassment should be directed to the Meeker School District superintendent, 555 Garfield, PO Box 1089, Meeker, CO 81641, Phone (970) 878-9040; or to The Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1961 Stout Street, Third Floor, Denver, CO 80294, Phone (303) 844-2991.