Middle School Counselor: Shape Student Success & ICAP

WEST PLAINS R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Plains R-7 School District seeks a qualified Middle School Counselor for the 2027-2028 school year. Certification by Missouri DESE in Elementary Counseling K-8 or the ability to obtain is required.

The counselor will serve approximately 550 students in grades 5-8 at West Plains Middle School. The role includes advising, course monitoring, scheduling, and interventions, plus college/career exploration and ICAP responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Certification by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary Counseling K-8 or the ability to obtain such certification.
• Working knowledge of Missouri's Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Actively work with students and encourage them throughout the learning process to help them reach their potential.
• Ensure academic success through proactive advising, course monitoring, scheduling, and interventions.
• Conduct college/career exploration and support ICAP processes and expectations.
• Interpret and utilize data to support informed decisions.

Skills

Counseling Certification

ICAP experience

Education

Missouri DESE Elementary Counseling K-8 certification

Job description

West Plains R-7 School District seeks a qualified Middle School Counselor for the 2027-2028 school year. Certification by Missouri DESE in Elementary Counseling K-8 or the ability to obtain is required.

The counselor will serve approximately 550 students in grades 5-8 at West Plains Middle School. The role includes advising, course monitoring, scheduling, and interventions, plus college/career exploration and ICAP responsibilities.