Elementary School Counselor

Liberty Public Schools; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Counselor to implement the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program across four strands: Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, and System Support.

You will advise students and families on course selection, provide individual and group counseling, collaborate with staff and community partners, and lead programs supporting academic and socio-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field required.
• Job-related experience in counseling.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Domestic work eligibility; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Advises students and families on course selection for post-secondary eligibility.
• Collaborates with administration, staff, families and community to support issues.
• Develops programs (e.g., career night, parent meetings) for student transition.
• Provides individual and group counseling to enhance student success.
• Teaches classroom lessons on coping strategies and social skills.
• Serves as case manager for 504 plans within the assigned building.
• Presents information to staff, students and families to aid development.

Skills

Experience in counseling

Collaboration with stakeholders

Student support

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

The Elementary School Counselor implements the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program through four primary strands: Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, and System Support. Responsibilities include supporting academic achievement; helping students develop career and life goals; providing individual and group counseling; supporting students during crises; collaborating with community agencies; and partnering with parents, teachers, support staff, and the community to meet students’ needs.

Essential Functions

• Advises students and families on course selection for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their post-secondary eligibility requirements.
• Assists staff members with parent or district referrals for section 504 for the purpose of determining eligibility and educational modifications and/or accommodations.
• Collaborates with administration, staff, student, families and community for the purpose of supporting and/or solving educational and socio-emotional issues.
• Develops a variety of special programs (e.g. career night, parents meetings, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition to post-secondary education.
• Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, committees, community groups, etc.) for the purpose of gathering and sharing information related to job assignment.
• Partners with district coordinators (e.g. 504, Counseling Leads, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring consistency and leveraging knowledge and expertise.
• Performs individual and group counseling and guidance functions and activities for the purpose of enhancing student success.
• Presents information of interest to a variety of staff, students and families for the purpose of communicating information that will aid them in the student's educational and socio-emotional development.
• Promotes leadership/enrichment and club membership opportunities for the purpose of ensuring equitable access to all students.
• Serves as a case manager for 504 plans within assigned building for the purpose of ensuring plans are implemented accordingly.
• Teaches classroom lessons on a variety of topics (e.g. coping strategies, stress management, social skills, etc.) for the purpose of increasing student success.

Requirements

• Job related experience within a specialized field is required
• Masters degree in job-related area required
• Must pass a pre-employment background check. (criminal justice FBI fingerprint/background clearance)

Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug-free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform.