Substitute Counselor

Job Description:

The school counselor's primary role is to help any student in need of academic, social, and emotional assistance, and to provide activities and services that will enhance the quality of the students' school experience. Counselors work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, parents, other support personnel, and the community to develop a quality program that best meets the individual student's needs.

Qualifications:

• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) license as a counselor or related field required OR expired CDE counselor license and current CDE substitute license
• Strong assessment and evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of child development, behavior management, and counseling techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and school staff.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations related to special education and student support services.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to the well-being of students.
• ESS required Documents
• ESS Criminal History Clearance

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states.

Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.