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

School Guidance Counselor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5470641

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 23, 2022 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

REPORTS TO:Principal

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $40,000 to $45,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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