Elementary Guidance Counselor — Trauma-Informed Support

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

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