K-8 Student Success Coach (School Counselor)

About the role

The K-8 Student Success Coach works directly with students to develop brain‑based skills such as organization, emotional regulation, and task initiation. Reporting to the Academic Director, the coach bridges student potential and daily performance, providing a toolbox for lifelong independence.

Key responsibilities

• Teach executive‑functioning strategies (planning, prioritizing, organizing, time management) using tools like planners and visual schedules.
• Support emotional and impulse regulation by helping students identify triggers and apply self‑regulation techniques.
• Lead small‑group EF coaching sessions, develop individualized plans, and monitor progress.
• Integrate EF strategies into classrooms and advise teachers on EF‑friendly environment adjustments.
• Conduct 4‑6 parent workshops each year to align home and school organizational systems.
• Track student growth with behavioral rubrics and work‑completion data, adjusting interventions as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience working with school‑aged children in counseling, intervention, coaching or related settings.
• Deep understanding of executive‑function development for ages 5‑14.
• Ability to build high‑trust relationships without acting as a disciplinarian.

Required skills

• Knowledge of CPI, SEL, behavior‑intervention, and executive‑functioning coaching methodologies.
• Strong communication skills to translate neurodiverse concepts into actionable steps for students and parents.

What we offer

• Competitive salary $58,000‑$75,000 based on experience.
• 100% employer‑paid medical, vision, life insurance and short‑term disability.
• Dental, health‑savings plan, long‑term disability, AD&D insurance, and virtual mental‑health services.
• Participation in Colorado PERA defined‑benefit retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, HFWA leave, and other voluntary benefits.