26-27 Counselor (Butcher-Greene Elementary)

Young World Physical Education; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 43,378 - 80,399; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Grandview, Missouri is seeking a Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is housed at Butcher-Greene Elementary and reports to the Building Principal.

Salary for the year will be based on the district salary schedule, with current 2025-2026 figures cited as reference. The counselor provides guidance services per the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program, offers individual and group counseling, collaborates with teachers and families, and supports

Qualifications

• Missouri Counseling Certification/License is required.
• Teaching experience and/or counseling experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement the elementary guidance curriculum.
• Guide and counsel groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
• Counsel small groups and individual students.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding meeting the needs of students.
• Refer students to appropriate community agencies in consultation with their parents and district staff.
• Coordinate, conduct or participate in activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school.
• Evaluate and revise the building guidance program.
• Pursue professional growth; attend state and local staff development programs.
• Chair all 504 meetings and coordinate 504 compliance.

Skills

Missouri Counseling Certification/Lic​

Teaching experience and/or counseling

Job description

26-27 Counselor (Butcher-Greene Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5859062

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

NOTE: This positionis for the 2026-2027 school year. The salary will be based on the 2026-2027 salary schedule which is not yet approved by the Board of Education. The salary listed is based on the current year's salary schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Missouri Counseling Certification/License
• Teaching experience and/or counseling experience

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

JOB GOAL

As a member of the district guidance staff, the elementary counselor is to implement the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program for students in Elementary School. The counselor provides activities to meet the needs of the students, consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and provides support to other elementary programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the elementary guidance curriculum.
• Guide and counsel groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
• Counsel small groups and individual students.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding meeting the needs of students.
• Refer students to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents and other district staff.
• Participate in, coordinate or conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school.
• Evaluate and revise the building guidance program.
• Pursue professional growth.
• Monitor the building 504 team and act as facilitator.
• Serve on Teacher Support Team.

KEY DUTIES

• Implement the elementary guidance curriculum: conduct guidance learning activities in the classroom as planned in conjunction with school administration and teachers; consult with and/or be a resource person for teachers to facilitate the infusion of guidance learning activities into the regular education curriculum.
• Guide and counsel groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans: provide orientation activities for students new to the school; participate in orientation programs for parents and students; assist students in the transition from elementary to middle school; inform students and their parents of test results and their implications for educational planning; provide resources and information to assist in career awareness and career exploration activities.
• Counsel small groups and individual students: conduct structured, goal oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals or groups of students. Session topics at the elementary level may include self awareness, self-identity, academic problems, anger management, grief or loss, behavior problems, attendance, peer problems, family issues, and substance abuse.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding meeting the needs of students: participate in staffings; conduct in-service program for faculty; conduct and facilitate conferences with teachers, students, and parents; provide opportunities for parent education program; assist families with school-related problems; provide curricular support.
• Refer students to appropriate community agencies in consultation with their parents and district staff. Consult and coordinate with in-district and community agencies, such as administrators, school psychologists, school nurses, physicians, and community-based mental health providers.
• Coordinate, conduct or participate in activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school: interpret group tests results to faculty and staff, establish effective liaisons with the various grade instructional departments; act as an advocate for students as appropriate in conjunction with other staff, assist other school staff in the placement of students with special needs in appropriate programs such as gifted education and special education; participate with the administration and faculty as a team member in the implementation of the district testing program.
• Evaluate and revise the building guidance program: administer a needs assessment every three years, review periodically with staff and administration the guidance program using the program evaluation self-study, review and modify the program calendar and evaluate guidance learning activities.
• Pursue professional growth; attend state and local staff development programs; join professional associations, read professional journals; participate in relevant workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
• Chair all 504 meetings and coordinate 504 compliance.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,378 to $80,399 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

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