Dynamic Secondary Counselor – Guidance & Career Planning

1120 - Success Academy - Anderson; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Secondary Counselor to provide a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 7-12 and to support academic, career and personal development.

The role includes developing individual and group plans, assisting with graduation requirements, coordinating college applications, and collaborating with teachers and parents to ensure student success. Health and dental insurance are provided as part of employment.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher in education or related counseling field.
• Missouri Certification in Counseling 7-12 or K-12 required.
• Supervised internship or field experience of at least 300 hours in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Implements guidance curriculum and provides classroom guidance learning activities.
• Develops educational and career plans for groups and individuals; assists with 4 Year Plan in Tyler SIS K-12.
• Guides students in evaluating graduation requirements and postsecondary plans.
• Coordinates with teachers/administrators on enrollment, schedules and record-keeping.
• Conducts counseling sessions addressing personal, social and academic issues; participates in staff and parent conferences.
• Participates in district professional development and collaborates with services staff on student needs.

Education

Master's degree or higher in education, school counseling, counseling, rehabilitation counseling or related field

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Secondary Counselor to provide a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 7-12 and to support academic, career and personal development.

The role includes developing individual and group plans, assisting with graduation requirements, coordinating college applications, and collaborating with teachers and parents to ensure student success. Health and dental insurance are provided as part of employment.