MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR (2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
Manitou Springs School District No, Manitou Springs, CO, United States
MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR (2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) JobID: 765
Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Counselor
Date Posted: 4/16/2026
Location: Manitou Springs Elementary School
Date Available: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 14
MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:
MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR (2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
LOCATION:
MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
110 PAWNEE AVE
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829
REQUIREMENTS:
Current valid Colorado license with appropriate endorsement(s)
Master's degree plus additional coursework required for certification preferred.
Must complete a fingerprint/background check
REPORTS TO:
PRINCIPAL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors determined with supervisor and/or building principal.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and manages a comprehensive and appropriate school counseling program for K-5th grade students in accordance with counseling standards.
Creates and implements an instructional framework for social emotional learning with evidenced based strategies.
Facilitates instructional best practices in collaboration with school staff and community resources when implementing lessons.
Counsels students to promote self-awareness, self-identity, and positive social and academic skills.
Informs and collaborates with students and parents about relevant test results, academic programming, behavior intervention strategies, and their impact on the overall academic success.
Create, develop, manage and meet with students and parents in regards to their 504 plans.
Provide individualized and group counseling to students identified with needs.
Develop parent and family communication, engagement opportunities, and parent programs to support the social and emotional needs of students and families.
Consults and coordinates with the district mental health team, health team, administrators, service agencies to support all students.
Participates with the administration and faculty to implement the district testing program.
Conducts suicide/threat assessments and creates and implements safety plans for students who require this.
Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work primarily takes place in a school setting, with occasional off-site meetings, trainings, or events.
May require some evening or weekend hours to accommodate school events, meetings, or activities.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
189 day calendar
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt- Certified
SALARY:
See certified salary schedule (on website)
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Manitou Springs School District 14 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.
Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following persons have been identified as the compliance officer for handling reports and complaints of unlawful discrimination/harassment.
ADA and Section 504 Compliance Officer for Employees & Title IX Coordinator:
Postings current as of 4/18/2026 10:51:45 PM CST.
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Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Counselor
Date Posted: 4/16/2026
Location: Manitou Springs Elementary School
Date Available: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 14
MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:
MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR (2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
LOCATION:
MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
110 PAWNEE AVE
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829
REQUIREMENTS:
Current valid Colorado license with appropriate endorsement(s)
Master's degree plus additional coursework required for certification preferred.
Must complete a fingerprint/background check
REPORTS TO:
PRINCIPAL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors determined with supervisor and/or building principal.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and manages a comprehensive and appropriate school counseling program for K-5th grade students in accordance with counseling standards.
Creates and implements an instructional framework for social emotional learning with evidenced based strategies.
Facilitates instructional best practices in collaboration with school staff and community resources when implementing lessons.
Counsels students to promote self-awareness, self-identity, and positive social and academic skills.
Informs and collaborates with students and parents about relevant test results, academic programming, behavior intervention strategies, and their impact on the overall academic success.
Create, develop, manage and meet with students and parents in regards to their 504 plans.
Provide individualized and group counseling to students identified with needs.
Develop parent and family communication, engagement opportunities, and parent programs to support the social and emotional needs of students and families.
Consults and coordinates with the district mental health team, health team, administrators, service agencies to support all students.
Participates with the administration and faculty to implement the district testing program.
Conducts suicide/threat assessments and creates and implements safety plans for students who require this.
Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work primarily takes place in a school setting, with occasional off-site meetings, trainings, or events.
May require some evening or weekend hours to accommodate school events, meetings, or activities.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
189 day calendar
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt- Certified
SALARY:
See certified salary schedule (on website)
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Manitou Springs School District 14 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.
Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following persons have been identified as the compliance officer for handling reports and complaints of unlawful discrimination/harassment.
ADA and Section 504 Compliance Officer for Employees & Title IX Coordinator:
Postings current as of 4/18/2026 10:51:45 PM CST.
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