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2026 - 2027 Anticipated Elementary School Counselor
2026 - 2027 Anticipated Elementary School CounselorParkHill School District • Kansas City, MO, United States
2026 - 2027 Anticipated Elementary School Counselor

2026 - 2027 Anticipated Elementary School Counselor

ParkHill School District • Kansas City, MO, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

This position is for a Elementary School Counselor for the 2026-27 school year.

POSITION TITLE : School Counselor

F.L.S.A. Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS : Must hold proper certification according to the state of Missouri.

REPORTS TO : Principal and Coordinator of Belonging

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 186 Days plus additional workdays according to the Park Hill School District teacher agreement.

PARK HILL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

  • Master's Degree in School Counseling by an accredited institution
  • Knowledge of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Counseling Curriculum
  • Certification in school counseling (provisional certification in Missouri is also acceptable)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

  • Experience as a school counselor implementing the ASCA National Model
  • Classroom experience teaching school counseling competencies
  • One-three years' experience as a school counselor
  • One-three years' experience as a teacher or knowledge and implementation of classroom management skills and lesson delivery
  • Experience advocating for school counseling programs to all stakeholder groups
  • Establishing professional relationships within the school and the school community and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance student achievement
  • Experience in the use of technology in research, school counseling program development, management, and delivery
  • Actively involved in school community
  • Leadership experience
  • Participation and involvement in school counselor best-practice training at the local, state, and / or national level
  • Competence in working with students from racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse populations and cultures
  • Continued professional development could include : ASCA National Model, Differentiated Instruction, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Positive Behavior Intervention Support, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), and other statewide initiatives
  • PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :

    As a member of the School Counseling Department, the counselor is to provide and implement a school counseling program for students. The counselor provides activities to meet the needs of the students; provides support to other educational programs; and implements an evaluation system to determine impact of the school counseling program. These efforts support the school counselor's role of helping to meet the academic, career, and social / emotional needs of students by providing individual planning, responsive services, and school counseling curriculum.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Implement the school counseling curriculum
  • Advise students through the development of Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP; middle school and high school)
  • Counsel small groups and individual students
  • Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students to address and remove barriers
  • Refer to appropriate, culturally responsive community resources in consultation with their parents and family members
  • Coordinate, conduct, or participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school
  • Evaluate and revise the school counseling program to ensure it equitably meets the needs of all students
  • Pursue professional growth
  • Support the overall district's educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.
  • KEY DUTIES :

  • Implements the school counseling curriculum : Conducts learning activities related to academic, career, and social / emotional development in the classroom as planned in conjunction with school administration and teachers; consults with and / or is a resource person for teachers to incorporate school counseling learning activities into the regular education curricula.
  • Facilitates the development of educational plans and career exploration : Provides orientation activities for students new to the school; participates in orientation programs for parents and students; assists students in grade level transitions and into post-secondary opportunities (high school counseling program); informs students and their parents of assessment results and their implications for educational planning; provides resources and information to assist in career awareness and career exploration activities; assists students with the development, implementation, and revision (as needed) of Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP; middle-school and high school counseling program).
  • Counsels small groups and individual students : Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the data-driven, identified needs of individuals or groups of students. Session topics may include enhancing self-awareness and identity, building social skills, and practicing social / emotional skills such as emotion regulation and self-management.
  • OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed
  • Assist with standardized testing procedures
  • Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents
  • Assist administration in coordinating counseling in crisis situations
  • Participate in informational evening sessions for parents
  • Attend IEP and 504 meetings as appropriate
  • Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress, and appropriate professional manner for the work setting
  • Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills
  • Adheres to prudent safety practices
  • Ability to understand and adhere to all district rules, regulations, and policies
  • All other duties as required or assigned.
  • rev 11 / 2024

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