Middle School Counselor (SY-27-28)

WEST PLAINS R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT; West Plains (MO); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Counseling Certification

ICAP experience

Formazione

Missouri DESE Elementary Counseling K-8 certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Middle School Counselor (SY-27-28)

Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time)

Job Description

The West Plains School District is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of middle school counselor for the 2027-2028 school year. Certification by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary Counseling K-8 or the ability to obtain such certification is a requirement of the successful candidate. West Plains Middle School has approximately 550 students in the 5th-8th grade.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will possess the ability to actively work with students and encourage them throughout the learning processes to help them achieve their maximum potential.
• Successful candidates must have the ability to ensure the academic success of all students by proactive advising, course monitoring, course scheduling, and developing interventions.
• Further, the position is responsible for college/career exploration and fulfillment of the ICAP process and expectations.
• The successful candidate(s) will also be able to interpret and utilize data to support decisions.

Qualifications

• Certification by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary Counseling K-8 or the ability to obtain such certification is a requirement of the successful candidate.
• Candidates should have a working knowledge of Missouri's Comprehensive School Counseling Programs as well as testing procedures.