Elementary Long-Term School Counselor Substitute

Point Elementary; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Point Elementary in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. The assignment is for the Counseling Department with an approximate start date in January 2027, and there are future opportunities to continue as a substitute.

The position requires a valid Missouri DESE Substitute Certificate; Counselor or Teacher Certification is preferred but not required. Pay starts at $130/day for the first 10 days, then $175/day for long-term days.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Substitute Certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• Valid DESE Counselor Certification or Teacher Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff and students when the regular counselor is absent.
• Teaches from existing lesson plans while maintaining the classroom schedule and encouraging student engagement.
• Tailors existing lesson plans to create suitable learning activities that address the various learning requirements of students.
• Fosters a classroom environment conducive to learning and aligned with students’ maturity and interests.
• Uses technologies to enhance instruction.
• Follows written plans and schedules as provided.
• Maintains standards of student behavior to create an effective learning atmosphere. Provides individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the student’s needs.
• Provides adequate supervision of students and the classroom environment when the teacher is absent.
• Keeps accurate records.
• Models and teaches appropriate communication and language skills.
• Adheres to adopted Board of Education policies and procedures of the school district. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality of all student and parent information.
• Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• For long-term assignments, it may be required to devise, administer, and grade tests and assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; and attend school-related functions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Student engagement

Technology in instruction

Education

Missouri DESE Substitute Certificate

Counselor Certification (preferred)

Job description

Point Elementary in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. The assignment is for the Counseling Department with an approximate start date in January 2027, and there are future opportunities to continue as a substitute.

The position requires a valid Missouri DESE Substitute Certificate; Counselor or Teacher Certification is preferred but not required. Pay starts at $130/day for the first 10 days, then $175/day for long-term days.