School Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS:                          

• Master’s Degree in guidance and counseling.
• Level appropriate, valid Missouri Certificate in guidance and counseling
• Valid Missouri Psychological Examiner’s Certificate preferred.
• Updated transcript of college credit.

TERMS OF CONTRACT:       205 days (individual contracts may be adjusted by mutual agreement of the counselor and the board of education),  compensation per salary schedule.

REPORT TO:                           Building principal

PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:               Essential job skills/knowledge and abilities:

• Become informed concerning rules, policies and regulations of the school and interpret and carry out regulations in daily programs.
• Develop effective professional relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Implement the building level guidance curriculum.
• Guide and counsel individual students and groups through the development of educational and career plans.
• Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.
• Complete assigned diagnostic work for students.
• Refer students with severe problems to appropriate school/community resources in consultation with parents.
• Participate in, coordinate and/or conduct activities, which contribute to the effective operation of the school.
• Participate in the evaluation and revision of the district guidance program as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of pertinent data/information.
• Pursue professional growth.
• Assist in development of student enrollment and class schedules.
• Other duties as assigned by the school principal.

EVALUATION:                         Formative and summative evaluation per board of education policy.  Frequency will depend upon length of employment and other factors relating to job performance.