Impactful Secondary Guidance Counselor

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Secondary Counselor to provide a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 7–12. The role involves developing academic and career plans, counseling individuals and groups, collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators, and supporting district-wide guidance initiatives.

This exempt, full-time position requires MO School Counseling certification, a master's degree or higher in a related field, and experience with graduation planning and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in education or counseling as required by state rules.
• Missouri Certification in Counseling 7-12 or K-12 is required.
• Supervised internship or field experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements the KCPS Secondary Guidance Curriculum and coordinates with staff to integrate guidance activities.
• Develops educational and career plans for students and groups; supports graduation requirements and transcripts.
• Provides counseling for emotional, social, and career needs; guides students toward appropriate postsecondary paths.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Collaboration

Student support

Education

Master's degree or higher in education or counseling

Missouri Certification in Counseling 7-12 or K-12

Graduate coursework in school counseling

Tools

Tyler SIS K-12

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Secondary Counselor to provide a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 7–12. The role involves developing academic and career plans, counseling individuals and groups, collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators, and supporting district-wide guidance initiatives.

This exempt, full-time position requires MO School Counseling certification, a master's degree or higher in a related field, and experience with graduation planning and