2024-2025 High School Guidance Counselor (Grades 9 - 12)

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
3/8/2024
Location:
Oak Grove R-VI High School
Date Available:
08/01/2024
Closing Date:
05/05/2024
Job Title: High School Guidance Counselor (Grades 9 - 12)
Reports To: Building Administration
Employee Status: Full Time, Exempt, Certified Teacher Salary Schedule
Evaluation: Completed Annually by Building Administration
JOB SUMMARY: The High School Counselor is responsible for providing a comprehensive school-counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports Oak Grove R-VI students in the areas of academic achievement, career and college planning, personal and social development. The incumbent also serves as a consultant to educators, families and community partners. The Oak Grove R-VI School District employs two High School Guidance Counselors. The candidate for this position will work with our returning Guidance Counselor and secretary to provide support to our students. The counselors will each work with two grade levels and follow those students through the remainder of their academic career.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Implement the guidance curriculum.
• Guide and counsel groups and 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 participating member of building evaluation, Section 504, and student support teams.
• Support 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.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
• Implement a comprehensive appraisal process by:
  • selecting and administering appropriate ability, achievement and interests' tests,
  • visiting with students and interviewing interested adults and
  • interpreting results to students, teachers, administrators and parents.
• Update and maintain confidential student records including cumulative transcripts and student files.
• Identify students with special needs and make appropriate recommendations and referrals.
• Assist in a continuous program of student orientation.
• Assist in making recommendations for school curriculum and instructional practices.
• Assist with the activities of student organizations.
• Attend and assist, when necessary, with school events such as musical programs, athletics, student recognition ceremonies, graduation and open house.
• See that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Obtain advance approval of the principal for all activities and expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

• Knowledge of high School curriculum, concepts and graduation requirements for the state of Missouri.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the Oak Grove R-VI School District.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

Certification:
Master's Degree in one of the following; counseling or psychology
Minimum of three years teaching experience.
Must hold, be eligible for, maintain a Valid Missouri Teaching and Counselor Certificate in Area of Application.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 10 pounds or more at times.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Oak grove R-VI School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Term of Employment: 9 months + 20 days (additional days are prior and after 9-month contract days)
Attachment(s):

• High School Guidance CounselorGrades 9 - 12.pdf
• Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2024.pdf