Organization purpose
Montessori del Mundo (MdM) is a public Dual Language Montessori charter school in Aurora CO. MdM follows the Montessori philosophy and curriculum and uses a research-based dual language model with the goal of bilingualism and biliteracy for all students. Academic instruction is in both Spanish and English to prepare students for the future bilingual world.
This role exists for the purpose of
Ensuring the best possible social, emotional, and educational outcomes for all students
Accountabilities and Expectations
- Providing crisis intervention, short-term counseling, group counseling, and development
- Providing Tier 2 social-emotional support to children in preschool - 8th grade by guiding small groups, working with students one-on-one, and mediating conflicts between students
- Providing social-emotional and social justice classes to all students in kindergarten to 8th grade
- Embedding Conscious Discipline Philosophy and strategies in all services and interactions with students, parents, and staff
- Supporting teachers with de-escalation strategies and strategies for developing a positive classroom culture
- De-escalating children with severe behaviors and supervising consequences when students are outside the classroom
- Pushing into classrooms and providing social-emotional assistance to teachers and students
- Regularly surveying teachers and other relevant staff to determine school-wide, classroom-level, and individual student support needs
- Collaborating with grade-level coordinators to create and implement school-wide connection activities such as assemblies, spirit days, kindness week, etc
- Promoting justice, equity, and inclusion throughout the community
- Investing in families by building and maintaining positive relationships with parents
- Supervising and ensuring student safety
- Submitting student progress reports and other required paperwork on time
- Supporting operations with regularly scheduled morning, midday, and/or dismissal duties
- Providing a spirit of hospitality at school gatherings, public events, and family engagement activities
Qualifications/Individual Education and Experience
Required:
- Master’s Degree in School Counseling, or other related discipline such as school psychology or school social work
- Colorado special service provider license or currently eligible for one with the appropriate endorsement for this position; School Counselor
- Native or native-like fluency in Spanish AND English, ability to provide instruction, communicate with parents and participate in staff meetings in both languages
- Certification in Conscious Discipline or willingness to complete training within 4 months of hire date
- CPI Blue Card or willingness to attend the first available training
Preferred:
- 2+ years of experience working in an elementary Montessori or and/or a dual language program
- Previous experience working in a charter school
- Previous experience working with at-risk children
Skills and Abilities/Individual Capacities
- Solution-oriented; takes the initiative to resolve conflicts
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate and foster collaboration with staff and families
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and make decisions based on summative and formative data
- Ability to lead from a foundation of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Ability to effectively manage time and competing priorities
- Commitment to Dual Language education and Montessori philosophy
- Desire to learn and grow as a professional
- Collaborative and open to feedback
Working conditions
This position will require the employee to move about the classroom and building regularly including climbing stairs, getting up and down from the floor, walking on uneven surfaces (playground) and may involve sitting or standing for extended periods. There are occasions when you may be required to be outside for a short period in inclement weather. This position requires some flexibility to attend occasional events on evenings and/or weekends throughout the year in support of the community.
Physical requirements
This position will require sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and occasional climbing on stools. Candidates must be able to navigate stairs and lift up to 20 lbs.
Supports and Guides (Direct Reports)
No roles are supported and guided by this position.
Salary
The full-time starting salary range for this position is $53,750 - $73,750 annually, depending on education and experience.
Application:
To apply, send an email with the subject line: SCHOOL COUNSELOR to hiring@montessoridelmundo.org. Include your resume (in English), a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and what qualities you bring to your work (in Spanish), and your teaching philosophy (1 - 2 pages in the language of your choice).