School Counselor

Job Description:

Counselor

De Soto Junior High

For the 25-26 School Year

Universal District Expectations:

• Recognize that every position in the district contributes to student academic achievement and serves as a role model for all students.
• Lead within your department/building to create learning environments and experiences that directly contribute to student academic achievement.
• Collaborate to identify and respond to student needs in order to support academic achievement.
• Prepare for work in a way that supports student academic achievement.
• Engage in positive interactions and strengthen relationships with families and community members to support students' academic achievement.
• Actively participate in district processes to support continuous improvement aimed at increased student academic achievement.

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree.
• Appropriate Missouri counselor certificate; Psych Examiner certification highly preferred.

Location: De Soto, MO 63020

De Soto, "The City of Pride", has a population of 6,375 and is located in the southeastern part of Missouri, approximately 45 miles south of St. Louis.

District Facts:

Current enrollment-- approximately 2,600 students.

Current number of certified staff-approximately 200

100% 1:1 technology integration with Chromebooks grades K-12

Timeline: We anticipate interviewing qualified candidates as they apply.

Salary: Starting at $44,000, for a Master's Degree with no previous experience. The district will provide credit for up to 10 years of contracted teaching/counseling experience in a school setting and 1 additional year for every 2 years served beyond 10. Additional pay for additional contract days. Teacher Salary Schedule 24-25

Benefits:

Full Board-paid Medical, Dental, and Life for employee

Application Materials and Process:

Applications must be submitted online through MOREAP at www.moreap.net

To fully complete your application, please upload the following items with your online application:

• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume
• Certification
• References

The De Soto #73 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to District programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the De Soto School District Central Office, 610 Vineland School Road De Soto, MO 63020, or by telephone at (636) 586-1000.