Elementary Guidance Counselor: Shape Students' Futures

SHOAL CREEK ELEMENTARY; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Public Schools – Shoal Creek Elementary in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Counselor for an elementary program. The role focuses on delivering the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program across four strands: guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support.

The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, support career/life goal development, crisis response, and collaboration with parents, teachers, and community partners to promote student

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling or related field.
• Missouri School Counseling Certificate or eligible license.
• Experience with 504 plans and crisis response.
• Ability to collaborate with families and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Advise students and families on course selection for post-secondary goals.
• Assist with parent or district referrals for 504 eligibility and accommodations.
• Collaborate with administration, staff, students, families, and community to support issues.
• Develop programs (e.g. career nights, parent meetings) for smoother transitions.
• Provide individual and group counseling to enhance student success.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Liberty Public Schools – Shoal Creek Elementary in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Counselor for an elementary program. The role focuses on delivering the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program across four strands: guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support.

The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, support career/life goal development, crisis response, and collaboration with parents, teachers, and community partners to promote student