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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 - 6th 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 Kinder-6th 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 in to 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, IEPs and other required paperwork on time.
• Supporting operations with regularly scheduled morning, midday and/or dismissal duties

Qualifications/Individual Education and Experience

Required:

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling, or other related discipline including school psychology and school social work
• CDE license required with a School Counselor Endorsement
• 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 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
• Presvious 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 support of 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 of time. There are occasions when you may be required to be outside for a short period of time 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 20lbs

Supports and Guides (Direct Reports)

no roles are supported and guided by this position

Application:

To apply, send an email with the subject line: SCHOOL COUNSELOR to hiring@montessoridelmundo.org. Include your resume (in English) and a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and what qualities you bring to your work (in Spanish). Teacher/coach candidates include your teaching philosophy (1 - 2 pages in the language of your choice)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• School Counseling Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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