What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School - Guidance Counselor - Pattonville High School - 2025-2026 position at Pattonville School District?
- Assists students with making course selections and requirements to meet students post high school college and career goals.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff to meet the needs of individual students, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
- Assists with the registration and orientation of students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational programming.
- Serves as resource to students to provide counseling services that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity including referrals to outside resources.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the counseling and educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional development, professional meetings and/or by conducting research.
- Keeps accurate and complete records.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and their parents/guardians.
- Ensures that student behavior conforms to school/district policies and establishes/maintains standards of student conduct needed to achieve an effective learning environment.
- Organizing and promoting national and state assessment opportunities.
- Participate in the development and implementation of building and district intervention strategies social/emotional and academic needs.
- Selects appropriate learning material/instructional tools consistent with district curriculum.
- Insuring student awareness of requirements for graduation and college admission, as well as MSHSAA/NCAA requirements that may be necessary for athletic/activity participation.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal(s).
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
- Knowledge of student interventions including 504’s, IEP’s, individualized career and academic plans.
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents/guardians.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Missouri Certification 9-12 as a Guidance Counselor.
- Masters degree in counseling from an accredited college or university
JobID: 3521
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Guidance Counselor
High School Teaching/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
2/12/2025
2/12/2025
Location:
Pattonville High School
Pattonville High School
Date Available:
08/04/2025
08/04/2025
Closing Date:
2/26/2025 or until filled
2/26/2025 or until filled
High School - Guidance Counselor - Pattonville High School - 2025-2026
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FLSA Status: Exempt
Candidates that have signed a contract for the 2025-26 school year need to check with their district prior to applying to ensure they can be released from their contract if they are recommended for the position.
Additional Duties:
Travel Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Qualifications:
Education:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Candidates that have signed a contract for the 2025-26 school year need to check with their district prior to applying to ensure they can be released from their contract if they are recommended for the position.
