School Counselor

Job Description:

Primary Objectives of Position:

• To help the individual student attain self-understanding and achievement in the educational setting

• To assist in school systemic improvements to benefit all students in academic, social and emotional growth.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Gather information from teachers to determine appropriate course placement.

• IEP conferences participation

• Student enrollment process

• Meet with parents as needed to discuss academic progress, social/emotional concerns and safe and healthy lifestyles.

• Facilitate or participate in conferences with teachers regarding student progress.

• Work with students in crisis

• Share with staff individual assessment data along with strategies for improvement.

• Provide resources to students and parents about a wide range of post-secondary opportunities.

• Assist students with college search and application process including individual planning meetings and informational programming.

• Assist, coordinate, and administer assessments including Advanced Placement (AP), PSAT, ACT and SAT.

• Coordinate with local universities to help provide dual credit opportunities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Missouri Counselor certification required

• Bachelor's degree or higher in counseling or related field

• Master's Degree preferred