Elementary School Counselor: Guidance & Student Support

New Stanley Elementary; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools district seeks a School Counselor for New Stanley Elementary. The counselor will support students with social, academic, and attendance needs, conduct group sessions, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to plan programs promoting student growth and achievement.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, providing data for accountability, and assisting students with postsecondary goals while upholding confidentiality and district

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to promoting effective schools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, staff, administration and parents.
• Knowledge of effective guidance techniques.
• Meets state and district employment qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students with interpersonal social adjustment problems.
• Counsel students with academic or attendance problems.
• Conduct group counseling and classroom guidance.
• Serve as liaison between student, teacher, parent, administrator, and community.
• Identify students with special needs and suggest alternatives.
• Assist students in orientation, course selection and planning.

Skills

Communication with students

Staff-Parent liaison

Guidance techniques

Education

Kansas certification eligibility

Job description

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools district seeks a School Counselor for New Stanley Elementary. The counselor will support students with social, academic, and attendance needs, conduct group sessions, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to plan programs promoting student growth and achievement.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, providing data for accountability, and assisting students with postsecondary goals while upholding confidentiality and district