Position Description

Flagstaff Academy seeks a school counselor for the 2023-24 school year. The candidate will provide holistic counseling services to K-5th grade students to enhance personal/social, academic, and career success. Roles include crisis intervention, short-term counseling, group counseling, 504 plan coordination, consultation with teachers and parents, participation in our MTSS (formerly RtI) process, behavior interventions, academic planning and support, and transition planning. The candidate will work closely with the elementary school assistant principal and the mental health team to enhance a comprehensive school counseling program to meet the needs of K-8 school. Collection and reporting of data, parent collaboration, district meetings are also expected.

Qualifications sought

We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers while being inspired by our mission - “where science and technology take flight.” The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic educational experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.

Specifically, we seek an educator with:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong skills working with families and community partners
• Master's Degree in school counseling
• Experience working with 504 plans and students with disabilities
• Ability to maintain high ethical and legal standards in a school setting
• Knowledge of the ASCA National Model
• Willingness to work in a comprehensive counseling program
• Elementary School experience preferred
• Familiarity with Infinite Campus preferred
• Charter school experience preferred

The candidate’s pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching through investigation and inquiry.

Job Skills and Qualifications:

About Flagstaff Academy Charter School

Located in Longmont, Flagstaff Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth. Our school also offers a tuition-based full- and part-time preschool program for three and four-year old’s.
Since its founding in 2005, Flagstaff Academy has grown into Longmont’s premier science and technology school. Our mission is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.
As a public charter school, Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and community members. Our school serves approximately 800 students and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. The Flagstaff Academy guiding principles are:

• Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.
• Pursue excellence in every student and employee.
• Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity.
• Welcome a diverse student population.
• Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world.

Pay Range

Pay for these positions can be found on our website under Salary & Benefits.To apply, send a letter of interest, a current resume, transcripts, licensure details, and three letters of recommendation/reference to employment@flagstaffacademy.org, or by mail to Employment, Flagstaff Academy, 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont, CO 80501. Flagstaff Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

What We Can Offer:

• Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with skills and experience.
• Flagstaff Academy offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, disability, life insurance, and paid time off. Flagstaff Academy offers free child care for staff with students at Flagstaff Academy for before/after school and all professional development days.
• Flagstaff Academy offers an unmatched employee appreciation program throughout the school year.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Flagstaff Academy reserves the right to modify any descriptions contained herein provided such changes are publicly posted and disclosed to all applicants.