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Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 535 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks an exceptional full-time Middle School Counselor starting August 1, 2023. Previous school counseling experience is preferred, and state licensure (counseling or social work) in Colorado is required. Dawson is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students.

Dawson School Mission Statement

Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students, through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world. 

Professional Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in counseling or social work
• 3+ years counseling experience with teens, or equivalent
• Knowledge of child welfare mandates, including mandatory  reporting and follow up procedures
• Demonstrated classroom management skills
• Personal warmth and friendliness
• An attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility
• Ability to include technology elements into all aspects of instruction
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for work with all school constituencies
• Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity
• Communicate (orally and in writing) effectively with all school constituencies
• Collaborate and work positively as a member of a team

Duties

• Report to Director of Middle School
• Respond to students in emotional distress as needed, including safety assessments and in consultation with advisors, teachers and the Director of Middle School.
• Connect with outside therapists working with middle school students to ensure continuity of care
• Develop and implement sexual health and human development curriculum appropriate for grades 6-8
• Serves as a resource for students, faculty, administrators, and parents to understand social, emotional, behavioral, and personal needs of students.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to Middle School students
• Participate in class trips, clubs, and Winterim expeditions
• Additional duties as deemed necessary by the School

The salary range for this ten-month position is $45,000 -  $75,000. Compensation is commensurate with experience, relevant skills, and hours worked. Benefits include Medical, Dental, 401k, and generous time-off. 

Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page, click on the Employment link, click the link under Current Job Opportunities at Dawson, and select the Middle School Counselor posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. This position is available for the 2023-2024 school year. No phone calls, please.  Visit: www.dawsonschool.org.

 Dawson School Diversity Statement

Dawson actively promotes and embraces the exchange of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds through curricular design, community involvement, and the integration of our four virtues –- respect, compassion, courage, and integrity — into every aspect of our community life. It is our responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, or religion, as well as to cultivate in each student the ability to make empathetic, socially responsible decisions.

• A minimum of a master’s degree in counseling or social work
• 3+ years counseling experience with teens, or equivalent
• Knowledge of child welfare mandates, including mandatory  reporting and follow up procedures
• Demonstrated classroom management skills
• Personal warmth and friendliness
• An attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility
• Ability to include technology elements into all aspects of instruction
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters

About Alexander Dawson School

Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 535 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus. Dawson is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students.

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