Responsible for supporting students in the areas of academic success, career and college readiness, and social/emotional
development; serving as a resource for students, families, staff, and community; and delivering services within the framework of the
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASKS

1. Plan, organize, and deliver a data-driven, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate school counseling
program to all students based on the ASCA National Model.

2. Provide:
a. Individual and small group counseling services that support academic, career, and social/emotional

development.
b. Classroom guidance lessons centered on the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success: K-12

College and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student
3. Respond to student crisis situations and report or refer to appropriate professionals or agencies.
4. Support student transitional activities including registration and grade level transitions.
5. Assist students and families with educational and/or career planning.
6. Provide:

a. Growth opportunities for staff and families.
b. Leadership and expertise in creating a positive school culture and climate that integrates diverse

backgrounds, strengths, and needs.
7. Facilitate problem-solving skills and conflict resolution.
8. Understand and use current job-related technology.
9. Collaborate:

a. With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and community partners regarding student needs and
concerns.

b. With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and students to develop and implement academic and/or
behavior plans and interventions.

10. Demonstrate a commitment to:
a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
b. Include and engage families in the student’s education.
c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
d. Provide personal and professional excellence.

11. Participate in:
a. Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.
b. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
d. Professional growth opportunities.

12. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 • (970) 490-3488

www.psdschools.org

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field and special service provider licensure program required. 
Experience working with students in a school setting required. 
Experience counseling students in a school setting preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS: 

Criminal background check required for hire. 
Valid Colorado driver’s license. 
Valid Colorado Special Services license with School Counselor or related endorsement required. 
CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES: 

Oral and written communication skills. 
English language skills. 
Interpersonal relations skills. 
Math and accounting skills. 
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred. 
Ability to work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment. 
Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members. 
Ability to be a part of and work with a team. 
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. 
Ability to manage multiple priorities. 
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. 
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job. 
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence. 
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures. 
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and

educational backgrounds. 
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize

appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT-OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: 

Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals. 
Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, FrontPage,

and/or other department software packages. 
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs. 
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES
Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 0

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions
described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

21100 – Counselor

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand X
Walk X
Sit X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel X
Reach with hands and arms X
Climb or balance X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X
Talk X
Hear X
Taste X
Smell X

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds X
Up to 25 pounds X
Up to 50 pounds X
Up to 100 pounds X
More than 100 pounds X

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Compare X
Analyze X
Communicate X
Copy X
Coordinate X
Instruct X
Compute X
Synthesize X
Evaluate X
Interpersonal Skills X
Compile X
Negotiate X

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X
Work near moving mechanical parts X
Work in high, precarious places X
Fumes or airborne particles X
Toxic or caustic chemicals X
Outdoor weather conditions X
Extreme cold (non-weather) X
Extreme heat (non-weather) X
Risk of electrical shock X
Work with explosives X
Risk of radiation X
Vibration X

VISION DEMANDS: Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X

21100 – Counselor

VISION DEMANDS: Required
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus X

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate X
Loud
Very Loud

21100 – Counselor