Kindergarten Assistant

Job Title: Elementary (Lyceum) Counselor

Position Type: Full Time 1.0 FTE – 2025-2026 School Year

Pay Rate: $45,000 - $55,000 depending on experience and professional criteria

Location: Lyceum (Elementary) Campus

Reports To: The Lyceum Principal

SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting students in the areas of academic success, , and social/emotional development; serving as a resource for students, families, staff, and community; and delivering services within the framework of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.

ADHERENCE TO LCS MISSION:

Mission: Loveland Classical Schools assists parents in developing young minds with virtuous character, critical thinking skills, and a passion for learning to become exceptional community stewards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, organize, and deliver a data-driven, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate school counseling program to all students based on the ASCA National Model.

2. Provide:

a. Individual and small group counseling services that support academic, and social/emotional development.

b. Classroom guidance lessons centered on the Loveland Classical Schools Core Virtues and Social/Emotional Competence for all students.

3. Respond to student crisis situations and report or refer to appropriate professionals or agencies.

4. Support student transitional activities including registration and grade level transitions.

5. Assist students and families with educational planning.

6. Provide:

a. Growth opportunities for staff and families.

b. Leadership and expertise in creating a positive school culture and climate that integrates diverse backgrounds, strengths, and needs.

7. Facilitate problem-solving skills and conflict resolution.

8. Understand and use current job-related technology.

9. Collaborate:

a. With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and community partners regarding student needs and concerns.

b. With administrators, parents/guardians, staff, and students to develop and implement academic and/or behavior plans and interventions.

10. Demonstrate a commitment to:

a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.

b. Include and engage families in the student’s education.

c. Support all Loveland Classical Schools’ policies, procedures, and expectations.

d. Provide personal and professional excellence.

11. Participate in:

a. Student Success Team and Multi Tiered Systems of Support processes

b. Department, team, building, and district meetings, trainings, and discussions.

c. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.

d. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.

e. Professional growth opportunities.

f. Building Emergency Response Team (ERT)

12. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

13. Serve as building 504 Coordinator.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

• This is an AT-WILL employment position. This means that the employee may be discharged for any reason or no reason at any time at the will of the school.
• This position will be exempt, meaning that the employee is not entitled to overtime pay.
• LCS is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field and special service provider licensure program (required).
• Experience working with students in a school setting (required).
• Experience counseling students in a school setting (preferred).

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check (required).
• Valid Colorado driver’s license (required).
• Valid Colorado Special Services license with School Counselor or related endorsement (required).
• CPR and First Aid certifications (preferred).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

• This is an AT-WILL employment position. This means that the employee may be discharged for any reason or no reason at any time at the will of the school
• This position will be non-exempt, meaning that the employee is entitled to overtime pay

HOW TO APPLY:

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PAY AND BENEFITS:

Pay: $44,000 – $50,000 depending on experience and professional criteria

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time

Loveland Classical Schools is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sec, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000 - $50,000