Empowering Middle School Guidance Counselor

Maple Middle School; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Middle School in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a School Guidance Counselor to support student development, career planning, and decision-making skills. The role reports to the Principal and requires experience in school counseling; IQ testing experience is valued; collaboration with teachers, parents, and special education teams is essential to help students succeed.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a coordinated district program and contribute to the district’s

Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred.
• School Counseling experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in mediation & relationship building.
• Qualified to administer individual IQ tests.
• Knowledge of Missouri’s Model Guidance Program.

Responsibilities

• Implement the guidance curriculum.
• Guide and counsel groups of individual students through educational and career plans.
• Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding developmental needs.
• Refer students with severe problems to community resources with parents’ input.
• Be part of the Special Ed team by attending team meetings and IQ testing.
• School test coordinator for Standardized Tests.
• Participate in the CARE team and district activities.
• Support the district’s educational program through consultation and committee work.
• Assist with placement of students in appropriate career/education settings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Counseling experience

Mediation skills

IQ testing

Guidance program knowledge

Job description

Maple Middle School in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a School Guidance Counselor to support student development, career planning, and decision-making skills. The role reports to the Principal and requires experience in school counseling; IQ testing experience is valued; collaboration with teachers, parents, and special education teams is essential to help students succeed.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a coordinated district program and contribute to the district’s