2026-27 School Counselor (Pool Hire)

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Missouri is seeking a full-time School Counselor to aid students in course selection, evaluate their aptitudes, and facilitate their personal growth. Candidates must have a valid Missouri Certification and a relevant degree. The role involves developing education and career plans, providing counseling for personal issues, and maintaining student records. This position requires excellent human relations skills and adherence to district policies. The starting date is August 3, 2026 for the 2026-27 School Year.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Certification is mandatory.
• Degree required to meet the requirements for Guidance Counselor.
• Job experience must align with certification for Guidance Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Aids students in course and subject selection.
• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities.
• Coordinates guidance field trips.

Skills

Valid Missouri Certification

Experience in Guidance Counseling

Effective human relations skills

Education

Degree required for Guidance Counselor

Job description

2026-27 School Counselor (Pool Hire)

North Kansas City Schools District wide – Kansas City, Missouri

Job ID: 5352589

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 02, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Pool Hiring begins on September 2nd, 2025 for the 26-27 School Year.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Missouri Certification
• Degree required to meet requirements for Guidance Counselor.
• Job experience required to meet certification requirements for Guidance Counselor.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Persons designated by the Board or the superintendent.

JOB GOAL: To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aids students in course and subject selection.
• Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving education and occupation plans.
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Works to address/resolve students’ educational handicaps.
• Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, maturity, and understanding of self and others.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Coordinates guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Guides students in their participation in school and community activities.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarship, and employment applications.
• Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board’s policy on student records.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered through the district’s K‑12 guidance program, and to improve the educational prospects of individual students being counseled.
• Provides input to administrators and faculty on matters dealing with overall student performance.
• Takes an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
• Organizes and facilitates implementation of school‑to‑career programs.
• Assists in arrangements for tutors and summer school work.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close, moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is consistent with a typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Nine and one‑half months per year for guidance counselors with additional days for secondary guidance counselors. Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to Board Policies.

POSITION TYPE

Full‑time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of Professional Personnel.