High School Counselor needed at the Blue Springs School District for 2023 - 2024 School Year
Blue Springs, Missouri


Job Summary: To provide, as a member of the Counseling Department, a comprehensive guidance program for students in Middle School 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 middle school educational programs.

• This position reports to the Building Principal
• This position is a Full Time, benefits eligible position.
• The starting salary for this position is $44,500. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides support services for students in the areas of academic programs, registration, planning, school rules and other matters.
• Assesses and counsels students based on observations, conversations and test results.
• Provides personal counseling for students, families and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility and better decision-making skills.
• Provides group counseling for interaction, communication and support skill development.
• Administers tests and diagnoses results in areas such as organization, memory skills, aptitude and preferences.
• Evening conferences for support groups, test interpretations with parents, new student orientation/with parents.
• Implement the district guidance curriculum.
• Facilitator &/or member of Student Assistance Program (SAP)
• Implement the district guidance curriculum.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATES:
Valid Missouri Secondary Guidance Certificate. Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate. Must hold or be eleigible for a valid Missouri Elementary or Secondary Guidance Certificate. Master's degree and a minimum five years teaching experience. Must have training in administering intelligence and educational tests.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general counseling periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on program and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer