Guidance Counselor Jobs

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.
• Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.
• Assist with the placement of students in appropriate career and educational settings.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.
• Guide and counsel groups of individual students through the development of educational and career plans.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate informational evening sessions for parents regarding financial aid, Advanced Placement coursework, and college night.
• Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents.
• Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.
• Duties as assigned by building principal.

Contact Information:
Human Resources
315 E Dunklin St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-659-3013

Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.