26-27 Tollgate ES: Counselor- 187
Job Description
About the Role
Join Aurora Public Schools as a Elementary School Counselor – Aurora, CO in United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Aurora Public Schools in United States.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 26-27 Tollgate ES: Counselor- 187 at Aurora Public Schools a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all School Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
School Counseling — Counselor Career Context
This School Counseling position at Aurora Public Schools is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Aurora, Colorado.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: School Counseling, Student Support, Crisis Intervention, Academic Advising, Behavioral Intervention, Collaboration, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive counseling services to elementary students to support their academic, social, and emotional development. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to implement student success strategies.
Benefits package: Health, dental, vision insurance, Colorado PERA retirement, Paid time off and holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more School Counseling counselor jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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