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Form of workMust hold a valid Missouri Counseling Certificate.
Must hold a valid School Psycological Examiner Certificate or be eligible to condut individual intelligence tests. If the individual does not hold a valid school psych examiner certificate, applicant must be willing to obtain one in the first year of hire.
Position is at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary and serves one grade level, with the support of an assistant principal.
Fort Osage has a competitive salary scale with opportunity to participate in Career Ladder (up to an additional $5000); district paid health insurance; new teacher mentor program and highly engaging professional development. Join our team now!
Purpose Statement
The job of Counselor is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific
responsibility for managing the schedules and placement of assigned students; providing course curriculum,
information and recommendations to students and parents; assisting in the development of goals and plans
for achievement and assisting with career and college readiness.
This job reports to Principal
Essential Functions
- Administers and/or assists in the administration of standardized testing (e.g. gifted and talented, special education, stated mandated assessments, section 504 testing, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students' ability and areas of deficiency / strength for program planning and/or meeting administrative and legal requirements.
- Assists students in completing applications (e.g. scholarships, college, financial aid, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completion of application processes within designated time frames.
- Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, making recommendations, evaluating program effectiveness and infusing counseling activities into the regular education curricula.
- Coordinates assigned programs (e.g. scholarships, peer counseling, Section 504, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for student success and achieving overall curriculum objectives.
- Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. student course selection, student clubs, support groups, school visits for transitioning students, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities and delivering services in a timely manner.
- Coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists and/or community (e.g. service clubs, courts, Children's Division, CTC Programs, dual credit/articulated credit courses, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.
- Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school and for education/career planning.
- Develops a variety of special programs (e.g. career night, financial aid workshops, student orientation programs, college night programs, parent information programs, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition to the next level of schooling and/or from high school to career, training and/or containing education.
- Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records (e.g. At Risk, homeless, student records, hotline calls contact logs, 504 plans, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
- Monitors students' academic, behavior and social/emotional progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
- Participates in a variety of meetings, conferences, workshops, and trainings (e.g. department, IEP, 504, district curriculum, parent groups, conferences, counseling advisory, district preparations, school safety committee, in-service, BIST, etc.) for the purpose of representing both department / school and ensuring the development of an articulated program within their subject area.
- Prepares a wide variety of materials in collaboration with other staff, students and parents (e.g. student schedules, parent workshop materials, success plans, 504 plans, testing results implications, test scores student placement recommendations, student orientations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Presents information to parents, students, staff, colleges, potential employers and outside agencies (e.g. parent workshops, staff development, student placement recommendations, student orientations, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information.
- Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g. financial aid, college eligibility, G/T, 504 services, career technology program, dual credit/articulated credits, special education services, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date, accurate counsel to students.
- Responds to crisis situations for the purpose of identifying relevant issues, recommending or implementing action plans to facilitate student success and ensuring a safe and secure learning environment.
- Schedules a variety of activities with students (e.g. student classes, individual student counseling sessions, small group sessions, mediation groups, WEB support, OPP Plus (At Risk), tutoring, crisis intervention, etc.) for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements and/or meeting the needs of students.
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 5% walking, and 90% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education: Masters degree in job-related area.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid Missouri Counseling Certificate (in appropriate grade level)
Valid Missouri Ed. Psych. Examiner Certificate or IQ
Testing Endorsement
Continuing Educ. / Training:
Continuing Education Requirements
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Clearances:
Criminal Background Clearance
Children's Division (DSS) Clearance
FLSA Status:
Exempt
