SUMMARY: To provide, as a member of the Guidance Department, the Missouri Model Program for students and specifically provide activities to meet the needs of their assigned case-load; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and provide support to other high school educational programs. The school guidance program assists students in becoming responsible adults. Career plans are developed, reviewed, and updated periodically in accordance with students’ post-graduation educational and occupational goals. Continuous attention is given to assisting students to develop competence in decision-making, career planning, working with others, and taking responsibility for their own behavior.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Counsels groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans.

• Counsels small groups and individual students with social & emotional concerns; refers severe problems to appropriate community resources.

• Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students.

• Refer students with severe problems to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.

• Conducts counseling activities in the classroom in conjunction with administration and teachers.

• Responds to crisis situations when appropriate.

• School test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests; Proctors exams (ASPIRE) (ACT)

• Be a part of the Special Ed team by attending team meetings and doing the IQ testing

• Supporting the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work

• Assist with the placement of students in appropriate career and educational settings.

• Facilitate informational evening sessions for parents regarding financial aid, Advanced Placement coursework, and college night.

• Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.

• Other duties as assigned by building principal. 

Qualifications include:

• Missouri State School Counseling Certification Required
• Experience with college placement preferred  
• Teaching experience preferred
• School Counseling experience preferred
• Experience with trauma-informed schools, restorative practice, and social-emotional supports preferred
• Demonstrated success in mediation & relationship building
• Qualified to administer individual IQ tests
• Knowledge of Missouri’s Model Guidance Program