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9th grade Success Grant Teacher.

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Position Type: High School Teaching/9th Grade Success Grant Teacher Date Posted: 4/27/2026 Location: Trinidad High School to the Right: Salary Schedule to the Right: Benefits: Insurance, Leave Days ...

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Academic Counselor - 9th Grade

Valor Christian High School

Highlands Ranch, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION
Academic Counselor - 9th Grade
This position offices in-person, on campus
ROLE SUMMARY
The Academic Counselor - 9th Grade at Valor Christian High School serves as the primary academic and counseling contact for a full grade-level caseload of approximately 300 students annually. This role provides comprehensive academic and transitional support to freshmen while helping them build a strong foundation for success throughout high school. This position requires balancing a dual-cycle workload, supporting both current 9th-grade students and incoming 9th-grade families during the spring semester. In partnership with the 9th Grade Seminar Team, Deans, and Social- Emotional Services (SES), the counselor delivers proactive academic guidance, monitors student progress, and supports students through their Freshman year. The role emphasizes early high school planning, including academic skill development, 4-year planning, and introduction to college and career platforms (Scoir). Additionally, the counselor plays a key role in grade-level scheduling, family communication, and high-touch support for students with complex needs, while contributing to broader departmental initiatives such as college programming and events. This position serves as the lead planner and executor of Valor's College Days/Fair as well as the main point of contact for college representatives visiting our campus.
Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school's Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school's vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant's heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school's beliefs and values.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
  • Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
  • Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
  • Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
  • Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor's Christian Community
  • Accept and uphold Valor's values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
  • Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor's Annual Statement of Commitment
  • Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
  • Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work
Effectively represent Valor's academic brand to college admissions officers
  • Communicate in a thoughtful and professional manner
  • Get to know the uniqueness of each academic department and banner items that showcase Valor's academic product
  • Collect, analyze, understand and present the overall academic data
Primary Responsibilities
  • Communicate promptly and effectively with students and parents
  • Process class requests and facilitate scheduling each semester
  • Consistently monitor a caseload of students (GPA, grades, and teacher feedback) to ensure their successful progression against the school's graduation requirements
  • Facilitate and/or lead Care and Concern meetings and participate in additional student support meetings as needed with students, parents, and teachers to provide academic guidance, recommendations, and support strategies
  • In concert with the Academic Services team, review eligibility for extracurricular participation
  • Partner with Valor's social-emotional services department, 9th Grade Seminar Teachers, and the Dean's Office to support students struggling with various difficulties and handle day-to-day issues that may arise
  • Serve as the primary contact for 9th-grade students experiencing concussions, surgeries, or long-term illness; coordinate academic plans in partnership with appropriate support teams
Secondary Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with the college representatives who are visiting Valor as well as college fairs
  • Plan and orchestrate Valor's College Day/Fair every Fall
  • Partner with the 9th Grade Seminar teachers to coordinate class visits in the fall
  • Work with incoming students and families with questions and needs prior to attending Valor, coordinate with World Languages, Math, and English to facilitate placement testing
  • Organize weekly announcements about academics to keep our families informed
Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
  • Uphold and embody Valor's culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
  • Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
  • Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
  • Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
  • Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
  • Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins
Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor's Vision and Mission
  • Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
  • Be a 'culture- keeper'
Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
  • Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
  • Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback
  • Pursue professional, personal, and spiritual growth and development
  • Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by the contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities
RELATIONSHIPS
  • Director of Academic and College Counseling
  • Academic and College Counselors
  • Registrar
  • Parents
  • Students
  • Dean of Academic Services and the Academic Support Team
  • Teachers, including 9th Grade Seminar Teachers
  • Deans of Students
  • Social-Emotional Services Team
RESULTS
This position will have excellently guided students and families through a successful transition to high school by providing proactive academic counseling and individualized support. They will have effectively managed a high-volume caseload, including scheduling and course planning, while maintaining strong student and family relationships. As a result of their exceptional planning and coordination, Valor's College Days, College Fairs, and on-campus college visits will have been executed successfully and without issue.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline required; Master's degree preferred
  • Previous college counseling or college admissions experience is preferred
  • Administrative and customer service skills that demonstrate exceptional care for people and details
  • Ability to navigate difficult conversations with students and families with grace and truth
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
  • Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding
  • Strong critical thinking skills, ability to problem solve, quick learner and intentional relationship builder
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office,Scoir, Student Information System (SIS) databases and Google Suite
  • Efficient work pace, manage multiple tasks, and oversee systems and processes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.
POSITION TYPE:B schedule:Traditional school calendar with additional weeks prior to school starting and after school ends, including one week in the summer. This position offices in-person, on campus.
HOURS PER WEEK:Full-time, Exempt. Occasional night, weekend, and summer work as needed.
SUPERVISOR:Director of Academic and College Counseling
BENEFITS:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Three on-campus dining options for free daily lunch
PAY RANGE: $58,000 - $62,000/year
START DATE: July 27, 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt

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