Elementary Guidance Counselor 2027-28SY

District Wide; University City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of University City is seeking an Elementary Guidance Counselor for the 2027-28SY. The counselor will support middle school students through the Missouri Model Guidance Program, collaborate with teachers and parents, and participate in IEP/504 meetings as needed.

The role involves providing individual and group counseling, crisis response, and coordination of standardized testing. A state certification and prior counseling experience are preferred, with demonstrated strengths

Qualifications

• State of Missouri school counseling certification.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching experience and school counseling experience preferred.
• Experience with trauma-informed schools and restorative practices.
• Ability to administer IQ testing.
• Knowledge of Missouri’s Model Guidance Program.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students with social & emotional concerns.
• Consults with teachers, staff, and parents.
• Refers students to resources with parental involvement.
• Conducts classroom counseling activities with administration and teachers.
• Responds to crisis situations.
• Acts as test coordinator for standardized tests.
• Collaborates with Special School District on IEP/504 meetings.
• Supports the district’s educational program through consultations.
• Assists with placement in educational, college prep, and career programs.
• Facilitates parent information sessions.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Restorative practices

Social-emotional supports

Mediation & relationship building

IQ testing

Missouri Model Guidance Program

Education

Missouri school counseling certification

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Elementary Guidance Counselor 2027-28SY

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Job Details

Job ID: 4908630
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Nov 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Purpose:

In a school setting, to provide the Missouri Model Program for students and specifically provide activities to meet the needs of their assigned caseload, consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and provide support to all middle school educational programs. The school guidance counselor assists students in having a positive and meaningful school experience. Continuous attention is given to assisting students to develop competence in decision‑making, course selections, career planning, working with others, and taking responsibility for their own behavior.

• Counsels small groups and individual students with social & emotional concerns; refers severe problems to appropriate community resources
• Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students
• Refers students with severe problems to the appropriate school, district, and/or community resources in consultation with their parents
• Conducts counseling activities in the classroom in conjunction with administration and teachers
• Responds to crisis situations appropriately when needed
• Acts as the school test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests and proctors assessments such as the ASPIRE, MAP, etc
• Partners with Special School District, building administrators and teachers as a part of the special education team by doing any necessary IQ testing and by attending IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload
• Supports the district’s overall educational program through general consultation activities and committee work
• Assists with the placement of students in appropriate educational, college prep, and career programs
• Facilitates informational evening sessions for parents including Open House, high school transition nights, See Our Schools, etc
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal

Qualifications:

• State of Missouri school counseling certification
• Teaching experience preferred and school counseling experience preferred
• Experience with trauma-informed schools, restorative practices, and social-emotional supports
• Demonstrated success in mediation & relationship building
• Qualified to administer individual IQ tests
• Knowledge of Missouri’s Model Guidance Program

EEO Statement:

The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• District Wide
• Email: [e-mail]