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Job Number:  98252
District ID:  505
District:  Kingston K-14
Job Title:  Secondary School Counselor (6-8 or 9-12)
Job Vacancy Description:  Counselor- Secondary
Description:  JOB TITLE: Secondary School Counselor (Grades 6-8 or 9-12) QUALIFICATIONS: Traits of successful applicants include a passion for working with adolescents, a collaborative approach to the education process, trauma-informed training, be energetic, have effective organizational and time management skills. Meet all legal and state requirements established by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for a Secondary Counselor's certificate. Successful experience in public education, with a minimum of two years as a classroom teacher. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate. Experience in working with Career Technical Education Programs. Experience and knowledge in Missouri Options Program. Experience and knowledge in Work / Flex program for high school students. Experience in Missouri Career Pathways. Experience with the development of a master schedule. The individual must possess effective communication skills with students, parents, and other staff members. REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: To provide a comprehensive guidance program for the students in grade levels to be determined that includes a guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support with a possible emphasis on preparation for transition to Post-Secondary Training. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Implement the appropriate grade-level guidance curriculum. a. Conduct guidance learning activities in the classroom or guidance center as planned with the input of the school administration and teachers. b. Act as a resource person for the teachers to assist with the implementation of the guidance learning activities into the regular classroom curriculum. 2. Guide and counsel individual students, as well as groups, through the development of educational and/or career plans. a. Assist with the orientation of new students to the school. b. As needed, guide students in evaluating and updating their four-year plan annually to determine their current status for graduation. c. Assist in the registration and enrollment of students. d. Guide groups, individuals, and parents on how to use test results for education and/or career planning. e. As needed, guide all students in developing tentative career plans. f. As needed, assist with scholarships, financial aid, and college admissions applications. g. As needed, coordinate the selection of a student for Missouri Scholars Academy and Missouri Fine Arts Academy. h. Coordinate selection of students for various outside leadership training opportunities. 3. Counsel small groups and individual students with problems. a. Conduct counseling sessions to meet the needs of groups of or individual students. Topics for these sessions may include sexuality issues, suicide, substance abuse, self-concept, academic problems, attendance and behavior problems, peer problems, and family issues. b. Act as an advocate for students in conjunction with the other staff as appropriate. 4. Coordinate, conduct, or participate in activities that contribute to the operation of the school. a. Interpret group test results for the faculty and staff. b. Assist in the placement of students with special needs in the appropriate programs (i.e.special education, gifted, learning disabilities, 504 plans, etc.) c. Participate as a team member in the implementation of the district testing program by coordinating PLAN test, ACT Test, ASVAB Test, and EOC testing. 5. Consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students. a. Participate in staffing. b. Conduct in-service programs for faculty and staff. c. Conduct and participate in conferences with teachers, students, and parents. d. Assist families with school-related problems. e. Provide opportunities for parent education programs. 6. Refer students with severe problems to the appropriate community agencies in consultation with their parents and school administration. a. Consult with school personnel such as nurses and administrators. b. Consult with the community agencies such as mental health agencies, physicians, and service agencies. 7. As needed, assists with public relations programs in the community. 8. Evaluate and revise the building guidance program. a. Review with the staff and administration the guidance program. b. Evaluate the guidance learning activities. c. Review and revise the guidance calendar to meet the needs of the guidance program. 9. Pursue professional growth. a. Attend state and local staff development programs. b. Join professional organizations (MSCA, AACD, etc.). c. Read current professional journals. d. Attend relevant workshops and conferences sponsored by professional organizations. 10. Assume such other duties as assigned by the supervisor or administrative personnel.
Other Information:  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary, workday, and year to be established by the Board of Education. Salary is based on years of experience and degree. Counselors will be employed for additional days beyond the normal teaching contract year with the number of days being determined upon hire.

EVALUATION:

The performance of this job will be evaluated utilizing a performance-based system according to the Board of Education Policy for certificated personnel.

Salary Range $40,000.00 / Per Year
Shift Type Full-Time
Number of Openings:  1
Last Revised/Posted:  6/29/2023
Status:  Active
Organization Website:  http://www.kingston.k12.mo.us/