School Guidance Counselor

eFinance Plus; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tedk12 is seeking a School Guidance Counselor to support middle and high school students with academic and career planning. The role emphasizes individual counseling, group guidance, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Responsibilities include implementing the guidance curriculum, coordinating IQ testing when needed, and participating in district-wide committees to support student success and equitable access to resources.

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 the development of educational and career plans.
• Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.
• Refer students with severe problems to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.
• Be a part of the Special Ed team by attending team meetings and doing the IQ testing.
• School test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests.
• Participate in the CARE team (elementary counselors).
• Supporting the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.
• Assist with the placement of students in appropriate career and educational settings.

Skills

Teaching experience

School Counseling experience

Mediation & relationship building

IQ testing administration

Job description

School Guidance Counselor

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: School Guidance Counselor

FLSA: Exempt Professional

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.

OVERVIEW: The school guidance program assists students in becoming responsible adults. Career plans are developed, reviewed, and updated periodically in accordance with students’ post graduation educational and occupational goals. Continuous attention is given to assisting students to develop competence in decision-making, career planning, working with others, and taking responsibility for their own, behavior.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Implement the guidance curriculum.

Guide and counsel groups of individual students through the development of educational and career plans.

Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.

Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.

Refer students with severe problems to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.

Be a part of the Special Ed team by attending team meetings and doing the IQ testing.

School test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests.

Participate in the CARE team (elementary counselors).

Supporting the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.

Assist with the placement of students in appropriate career and educational settings.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.

Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents.

Facilitate informational evening sessions for parents regarding financial aid, Advanced Placement coursework, and college night.

Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.

Duties as assigned by building principal.