The Knob Noster School District is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as an Elementary School Counselor for the 2018-2019 school year.

The successful candidate will demonstrate diverse professional knowledge, a vision of excellence, a student-centered focus, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

POSITION: School Counselor for the 18-19 School Year

REPORTS TO:  Building Administrator and Director of Student Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Teacher contract plus 15 additional days

QUALIFICATIONS: Missouri counseling certificate required; additional Missouri teaching certificate preferred

JOB GOAL:  Implement the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program to meet the social-emotional and academic needs of all students through collaboration with teachers, staff members, parents and community members.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implement the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program
• Implement the building counseling curriculum
• Consult with and assist students, teachers, staff, and parents in increasing student achievement, meeting the developmental needs of students and provide support to other educational programs
• Participate in staffings; conduct and facilitate conferences with teachers, students, and parents; provide opportunities for parent education program; assist families with school-related problems; provide curricular support
• Guide and counsel groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans
• Provide resources and information to assist in career awareness and career exploration activities
• Provide orientation activities for new students and those transitioning from other buildings
• Pre-Code accommodations and modifications for standardized assessments
• Participate in building level assessment periods as a test coordinator and/or proctor
• Counsel small groups and individual students; session topics may include military deployment of a parent/guardian, self-awareness, anger management, grief or loss, behavior issues, substance abuse or attendance
• Act as a liaison to assist students and families with necessary resources coordinating with in district and community agencies
• Coordinate, conduct and participate in activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school
• Serve as 504 case manager for your building
• Assist with scheduling and data management within the Student Information System
• Participate in Crisis Counseling
• Evaluate and revise the building guidance program
• Pursue professional growth

Other duties as assigned

Interested, qualified candidates should apply online at www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us. A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and credentials will be offered.  This position will remain open until filled. 

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