What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor position at Willard R-2 School District?
- Education level - Masters degree
- Certification or Licensure - Appropriate and current Missouri Counselor Certification. School counseling and teaching experience preferred.
- Other requirements - Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education. Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills as well as time management skills are necessary.
- Provide comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 5-6.
- Provide activities to meet the needs of students, consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students.
- Provide support to intermediate educational programs.
- Consult with teacher, staff and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students.
- Provide a list of resources to students with several problems as to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.
- Participate in, coordinate and/or conduct activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school.
- Implement the intermediate guidance curriculum; conduct guidance activities in the classroom as planned in conjunction with school administrators and teachers; consult with and be a resource person for teachers to facilitate the infusion guidance learning activities into the regular education curriculum.
- Provide orientation activities for new students; participate in orientation programs for parents and students; assist students in the transition from elementary to intermediate and middle school.
- Inform students and parents of test results and their implications for education planning. Establish effective liaison with all grade levels; act as an advocate for students, as appropriate, in conjunction with faculty or staff.
- Provide resources and information to assist in career awareness and career exploration activities.
- Conduct structured, goal oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals or groups of students. Session topics at the intermediate level may include self-awareness, self-identify, academic topics, behavior and peer problems, family issues, child abuse and substance abuse.
- Participate in staffings and conduct in-service programs for faculty; conduct and facilitate conferences with teacher, student and parent; conduct or provide opportunities for parent education programs and assist families with school related problems.
- Consult and coordinate with in-district and community agencies after consulting with student's parents. Agencies may include school psychologists, nurse, administrators, community-based psychologists, service agencies or physicians.
- Assist school staff in the placement of students with special needs in appropriate programs such as gifted education and special education; including administering assessments for both.
- Participate with the administration and faculty as a team member in the implementation of the district's testing program.
- Evaluate and revise the building guidance program; review periodically with staff and administrations the guidance program using the needs assessment survey; review and modify the guidance program, and evaluate guidance learning activities.
- Pursue professional growth by attending state and local staff development programs; joining professional associations; reading professional journals, attending relevant workshops and conferences; and taking post-graduate courses.
- At the request of principal or superintendent, shall assist in other duties as assigned.
JobID: 2631
Position Type:
Guidance
Guidance
Date Posted:
2/5/2025
2/5/2025
Location:
Intermediate School - North
Intermediate School - North
Position: Intermediate Counselor Grades 5-6
Qualifications:
General Summary: The school guidance program assists students in becoming responsible adults. Continuous attention is given to assisting students to develop competence in decision making, working with others and taking responsibility for their own behavior in accordance with district policies and procedures. The Intermediate Counselor will possess good people skills, flexibility, the ability to work under pressure and stay on task, responsible, reliable, a self-starter, and have the ability to adjust to change. It is equally important to be goal driven and maintain a high level of professionalism while adhering to Board policy.
Performance Responsibilities:
Type of Position: Intermediate Counselor 5-6
Reports to: Building Principal
Evaluated by: Building Principal
Contract: 185 days designated extended time for grade level (Elementary/Intermediate 10 days)
