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Job Posting Title:
Counselor Intern - Fall Semester 2026
Job Description:
This position is specifically for graduate students, specifically in a Masters program or Certificate program for School Counseling to work in a school site counseling program with training that will include individual student planning, responsive services, and systems support that aligns with the National Model. The intern will work as a team member with school staff, parents, and the community to create a caring, supportive climate in an atmosphere whereby students can achieve academic success. The intern will gain an understanding of unique and diverse challenges, both personally and developmentally that impact academic and social emotional achievement of students. The intern will develop and promote good community relations among various community and school clientele. The intern will work with a school(s) that have demonstrated essential understanding of comprehensive counseling programming that is aligned with the ASCA National Model in order to meet university standards.
ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- Mostly clean and comfortable
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds
- Frequent sitting
- Occasional bending, squatting, or standing Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
Maintain community partnerships to support students and their families. Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills. Customize counseling services to meet individual student and school needs. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting their education. Align the counseling program to school goals (School Improvement Plan). Deliver counseling services through classroom guidance lessons, small groups and individual counseling. Demonstrate age-appropriate counseling practices that meet academic and personal/social needs.
Certifications:
Special Service Provider Intern Authorization -
Colorado Department of Education Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Required),
Master's Degree:
Counseling Skills:
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills
Position Type:
Student Teacher Primary Location:
Variable Location Employee - Schools One Year Only (Yes or No):
Yes Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
FTE:
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
0 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate:
$0.00
USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate:
$10.00
USD Hourly Full Salary Range:
$0.00 USD - $20.00 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
Time Off Plans:
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: July 6, 2026 Proud to Be
DCSD - 65
Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community's 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD's Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district - and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it's a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community's future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.
