Long-Term Elementary School Counselor

Long-Term Elementary School Counselor

Denver Community School District

Denver Elementary School

Position: Long-Term Substitute School Counselor Grade Levels: TK-5th Grade Student Population: Approximately 400 students Start Date: January 2027 Anticipated End Date: Late March/Early April 2027

Position Overview

Denver Community School District is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and student-centered individual to serve as a Long-Term Elementary School Counselor at Denver Elementary School.

Our elementary school serves approximately 400 students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young learners, building positive relationships, and supporting students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classroom guidance lessons focused on social-emotional learning and student development.
• Facilitate small-group counseling and skill-building sessions.
• Provide individual student support as needed.
• Support students in developing positive relationships, problem-solving skills, and strategies for success.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and student support staff.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and supportive school environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email Josh Sinram, Denver Elementary Principal, directly at jsinram@denver.k12.ia.us for more information or to express interest in the position.

Subject Area/Teaching Field/Endorsement

172 Professional School Counselor K-8

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Work Days

100

Desired Qualifications

Preferred:

Valid Iowa Professional Service License with a School Counselor K?8 Endorsement (172) or other appropriate Iowa school counseling authorization.

Experience working with elementary-aged students.

Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

We also encourage individuals currently working toward school counseling licensure to apply!

Denver Elementary is open to considering candidates who are pursuing their school counseling credentials and seeking school-based experience. All candidates must meet applicable Iowa Board of Educational Examiners requirements for the responsibilities of the position.